Exam command words

Analyse
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Analyse
Explain the main ideas of the subject, show why they are important and how they are related.
Compare and Contrast
Show the similarities and differences
Conclude
Make a decision after reasoning something out
Define
to give the meaning of
Describe
Give a detailed account
Differentiate
Explore and explain the differences
Discuss
Explore the subject by looking at the advantages and disadvantages. Attempt to come to some sort of judgement
Distinguish
Explain the difference
Examine
Look at something more closely
Explain
Describe, giving reason and causes
EvaluateGive an opinion by exploring the good and bad pointsGive reason forUse words like BECAUSE in your answer as you will be explaining how or why something is that wayIdentifyRecognise, prove something as being certainIllustrateShow by explaining and giving examplesInterpretExplain the meaning by using examples and opinionsJustifyGive good reasons for offering an opinion or reaching a conclusionOutlineConcentrate on the main bits of the topic or itemSummariseGive the main points of an idea or argument. Leave our unnecessary details