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Command words used in exam questions

victoria fiol English 42 cards

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  1. 1AnalyseSeparate information into components and identify their characteristics.
  2. 2AnnotateAdd notation or labelling to a graph, diagram or other drawing.
  3. 3ApplyPut into effect in a recognised way.
  4. 4ArguePresent a reasoned case.
  5. 5AssessMake an informed judgment
  6. 6CalculateWork out the value of something.
  7. 7CommentPresent an informed opinion.
  8. 8CompareIdentify similarities and’ or differences.
  9. 9CompleteFinish a task by adding to given information.
  10. 10ConsiderReview and respond to given information.
  11. 11ContrastIdentify differences.
  12. 12CriticiseAccess worth against explicit information.
  13. 13DebatePresent different/opposing perspectives on an issue.
  14. 14DeduceDraw conclusions from information provided.
  15. 15DefineSpecify meaning.
  16. 16DescribeGive an account of.
  17. 17DesignSet out how something will be done
  18. 18DetermineUse given data or information to obtain an answer.
  19. 19DevelopTake forward or build upon an idea or given information
  20. 20DiscussPresent key points.
  21. 21DistinguishList the differences between different items.
  22. 22EstimateAssign an appropriate value
  23. 23EvaluateJudge from available evidence
  24. 24ExamineInvestigate closely.
  25. 25ExplainGive reasons.
  26. 26ExploreInvestigate without preconceptions about the outcome.
  27. 27GiveProduce an answer from recall or from given information.
  28. 28IdentifyName or otherwise characterise.
  29. 29IllustratePresent clarifying examples
  30. 30InterpretTranslate information into recognisable form.
  31. 31JustifySupport case with evidence.
  32. 32ListList a number of features or points without further elaboration.
  33. 33LabelProvide appropriate names on a diagram.
  34. 34NameIdentify using a recognised technical term.
  35. 35OutlineSet out main characteristics
  36. 36PredictGive a plausible outcome.
  37. 37ProveDemonstrate validity on the basis of evidence
  38. 38RelateDemonstrate connections between items.
  39. 39ReviewSurvey information.
  40. 40StateExpress in clear terms
  41. 41SuggestPresent a possible case.
  42. 42SummarisePresent principle thoughts without detail.

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