Exam Terms

The definitions of the instruction words that come up in exams.

?

Account

Explain, give reasons why

1 of 23

Analyse

Identify and discuss explanations

2 of 23

Assess

Consider, weigh up, judge, offer opinion

3 of 23

Compare

Find similarities and differences

4 of 23

Contrast

Discuss differences

5 of 23

Criticise

Express opinions, agreement, disagreement

6 of 23

Define

Give precise, detailed meaning

7 of 23

Discuss

Cover views for and against, argue opinion

8 of 23

Describe

Give complete overview

9 of 23

Evaluate

Weigh up, judge explanations, summarise

10 of 23

Examine

Investigate, consider flaws in argument

11 of 23

Explain

Provide clear reasons why

12 of 23

How far

Judge against other explanations

13 of 23

Indicate

List, describe explanations

14 of 23

Illustrate

Clarify with examples

15 of 23

Interpret

Translate into clearer meaning

16 of 23

Judge

Consider and rule on significance

17 of 23

Justify

Defend an explanation

18 of 23

Outline

List and describe main points

19 of 23

State

Precise, clear summary

20 of 23

Summarise

Identify and present main points

21 of 23

To what extent

Level of agreement, points for and against

22 of 23

Trace

Link chain of events

23 of 23

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar All resources:

See all All resources »See all Key Terms resources »