Non-Action Verbs - hdbk10860269

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Non-Action Verbs

The best objective is clear cut and specifically stated.

Therefore, AVOID using vague "non-action verbs" that are

subject to a wide range of interpretations, such as:

Believe

Capacity

Comprehend

Conceptualize

Depth

Experience

Feel

Hear

Know

Listen

Memorize

Perceive

Realize

Recognize

See

Think

Self-actualize

Understand

SHOW:

Appreciation for...

Attitude of ...

Awareness of ...

Enjoyment of ...

Feeling for ...

Understanding of ...

Knowledge of ...

Interest in ...

BECOME:

Adjusted to ...

Capable of ...

Acquainted with ...

Conscious of ...

Familiar with ...

Self-confident in ...

Interested in ...

Cognizant of ...

Knowledgeable about ...

Table-Top Training Design

Objectives Lesson - Page 6

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