Key command words for answering questions in English
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Analyse | Investigate, break up into parts
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| Account for | Explain, show you can interpret a subject
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| Compare | Show similarities but also point out main differences.
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| Contrast | Show differences
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| Criticise | Analyse and judge
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| Define | Give a short, concise statement of what something means
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| Describe | Give a clear and detailed account of the subject.
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| Discuss | Consider a subject, comparing strengths and weaknesses.
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| Evaluate | Give your opinion of a subject, stating points for and against.
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| Examine | Look closely into
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| Explain | How does it work? What is the point? What are the reasons?
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| Explore | Closely examine from a variety of viewpoints.
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| Illustrate | Give clear examples
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| Interpret | Explain and give your opinion
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| Justify | Give good reasons for your views
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| Outline | Summarise, giving an overview
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| Prove | Support with references
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| State | Present clearly and briefly
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| Summarise | Give a brief account of the main points
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| Trace | Describe the order in which things happen from start to finish
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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