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Analytical verbs placemat

Last updated: 27/06/2025
Contributor: Teachit Author
Analytical verbs
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Reading skills: Language analysis
Resource type
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Elevate students' analytical writing with this handy analytical verbs placemat, designed to help students craft sophisticated, nuanced responses to texts across all genres.

What's included

  • 35 carefully selected analytical verbs organised in an easy-to-reference table format
  • Ready-to-print A4 placemat design for desk reference or classroom displays
  • Perfect for essay writing, textual analysis and exam preparation

Available as a free PDF download, or subscribers can access the editable Word version.

How to use this resource

Distribute this placemat during analytical writing tasks to encourage students to move beyond basic verbs like 'shows' and 'uses'. Keep copies on desks during essay writing, use as a starter activity by asking students to select appropriate verbs for specific quotations, or incorporate into your marking feedback to model sophisticated analytical expression. Particularly effective for supporting EAL learners and as a scaffolding tool for GCSE and A-Level examination preparation.

What are examples of analytical verbs?

Examples of analytical verbs include:

  • alludes to
  • encourages the reader
  • hints
  • implies
  • suggests
  • advises
  • affects
  • builds
  • creates
  • depicts
  • displays
  • reveals
  • supports
  • clarifies
  • confirms
  • demonstrates
  • denotes
  • determines
  • establishes
  • examines
  • expands
  • highlights
  • informs
  • manifests
  • portrays
  • reflects
  • evokes
  • foretells
  • represents
  • symbolises
  • connotes
  • criticises
  • exemplifies
  • typifies
  • underlines

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18/02/2021

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05/02/2020

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08/05/2019

Thankyou. I love the simplicity. This really helps students who are stressing over revision.

sUE RIDDLE

06/05/2019

5

18/02/2021

5

05/02/2020

5

08/05/2019

Thankyou. I love the simplicity. This really helps students who are stressing over revision.

sUE RIDDLE

06/05/2019

5

06/05/2019

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28/08/2018

This is a great resource which will help my pupils make more specific comments about texts. Thank you.

Cerys Slatter

20/02/2018

5