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Exam Verbs
Key words for exam questions
Question | Answer |
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Analyse | Examine in detail and/or break down into components. |
Assess | Describe the positives and negatives, identify the importance of... |
Calculate | Find out by way of mathematical formula or numerical data. |
Compare | Show the similarities and differences between. |
Contrast | Show the differences between. |
Criticise | Point out weaknesses as well as strengths. |
Define | Give the precise meaning of. |
Derive | Work out from basic principles. |
Describe | Examine or describe in detail. Make arguments for and against. |
Distinguish | Point out the differences. |
Draw | Make a picture or diagram. |
Evaluate | Discuss and make a judgement on. |
Examine | Take apart and describe a concept in great detail. |
Explain | Make clear in a detailed manner. |
Identify | Show you recognise. |
Illustrate | Give examples including figures or diagrams. |
Interpret | Explain, comment on and pass judgement. |
Justify | Give reasons to support the statement. |
List | Provide parts, reasons or qualities in itemised point form. |
Prove (or disprove) | Give evidence. |
Relate | Show the links, connections and associations. |
Review | Comment on the main aspects of a subject. |
Show | Explain with example, diagram or chart. |
State | Write briefly without further comment. |
Suggest | Give possible reasons and ideas. |
Summarise (outline) | Give the key points without details. |
Trace | Show the steps or stages to be followed. |