Command words

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Analyse
Separate information into components and identify their characteristics.Discuss the pros and cons of a topic or argument and make reasoned comments.
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Compare and contrast
Show thew similarities and differences.
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Conclude
Make a decision after reasoning something out.
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Define
Give the meaning of.
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Describe
Give a detailed out of.
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Differentiate
Explore and explain the differences.
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Discuss
Exxplore the subject by looking at the advantages and disadvantages.
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Explain
Describe,giving reasons and causes
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Evaluate
Give an opinion by exploring the good and bad points.
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Identify
Recognise or prove something as being certain
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Illustrate
Show by explaining and giving examples.
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Interpret
Explain the meaning by using examples and opinions.
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Justify
Give good reasons for offering an opinion or reaching a conclusion.
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Outline
Concentrate on the main points of the topic or item.
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Summarise
Give the main points of an idea or argument.Leave out unneccesary information.
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Card 2

Front

Show thew similarities and differences.

Back

Compare and contrast

Card 3

Front

Make a decision after reasoning something out.

Back

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Card 4

Front

Give the meaning of.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Give a detailed out of.

Back

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