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Question Definitions
Definitions of questions asked in the state exams
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Calculate | Mathematically finding an answer using numbers |
| Contrast | Show the differences |
| Define | State exact meaning of |
| Demonstrate | Explain/describe by showing examples/charts etc |
| Describe | Give an account of something. Could be a person, an event or a relationship |
| Distinguish | Point out the differences |
| Draft | Write up a letter/report or some document |
| Explain | Make clear in a detailed way |
| Identify | Show you recognise something |
| Illustrate | Make clear using examples |
| Interpret | Give the meaning of |
| List | Write down a number of names |
| Outline | Give a short summary of the important points |
| Recognise | Identify something which is known |
| Understand | Grasp something |
| Analyse | Study a problem, break it down into parts and examine possible relationships |
| Apply | Use knowledge in a particular situation |
| Compare | Examine two or more things and look for differences and similarities |
| Differentiate | Distinguish between |
| Discuss | Detailed examination, perhaps involving advantages and disadvantages |
| Evaluate | Determine the worth/value/effectiveness of something |