AS and A2 Exam Command Words

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Give reasons for.
Account
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Break down the topic into parts and give an in-depth account.
Analyse
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Add detailed labels.
Annotate
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This is evaluative; weigh up the importance of the subject.There may be a number of possible explanations; you need to give the main ones and then say which one you agree with.
Assess
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Be concise and straightforward.
Briefly
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Use classifications in your answer (divide into groups or categories)
Classify
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Contemplate carefully and reflectively with regard to taking some action or forming an opinion.
Consider
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Identify the similarities and differences.
Compare
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Summarise the various points and give an opinion.
Comment
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This only means to identify the differences.
Contrast
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Explain the meaning of...
Define
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Describe the pattern of etc...do not use the word because.
Describe
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of something and give your opinion.
Discuss
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Make a judgement about the quality of something, taking the evidence into account.
Evaluate
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Look closely.
Examine
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Give reasons or causes, description is not enough.
Explain
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Point out and name the required features or reasons.
Identify
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Bring out the meaning of...
Interpret
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Describe and identify a pattern.
In what ways
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What are the consequences of?
What are the implications of...?
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Give good reasons for your decision or choice.
Justify
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State where it is.
Locate
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Note the main features.
Outline
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Give examples, including grid references from the map provided. Use compass points and scale.
Using, quote map evidence
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Put in order of size.
Rank
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Choose.
Select
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Put forward an idea or reasons.
Suggest
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Agree and disagree. There are a number of possible explanations - give these.
To what extent
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Refer to a specific place or case study, know the detail.
With reference to specific examples
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Give the main points of an idea or argument.
Summarise
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Card 2

Front

Break down the topic into parts and give an in-depth account.

Back

Analyse

Card 3

Front

Add detailed labels.

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

This is evaluative; weigh up the importance of the subject.There may be a number of possible explanations; you need to give the main ones and then say which one you agree with.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Be concise and straightforward.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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