Command Words

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Analyse
Separate information into different components and identify their characteristics.
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Argue
Present a reasoned case.
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Assess
Make an informed judgement.
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Comment
Present an informed decision.
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Compare
Identify Similarities.
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Consider
Review and respond to given information.
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Contrast
Identify Differences
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Criticise
Assess worth against explicit expectations.
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Define
Specify meaning.
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Describe
Set out characteristics.
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Discuss
Present salient points.
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Evaluate
Judge from availble evidence. Consider the pros and cons - especially if the question asked you to critically evluate.
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Examine
Investigate closely.
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Explain
Set out purposes or reasons.
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Identify
Name or otherwise characterise.
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Illustrate
Present clarifying examples.
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Interpret
Translate information into recognisable.
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Justify
Present a reasoned case.
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Outline
Set out main characteristics.
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Relate
Demonstrate interconnections.
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State
Express in unequivocal terms.
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Summarise
Present principal points without details.
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Card 2

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Argue

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Present a reasoned case.

Card 3

Front

Assess

Back

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Card 4

Front

Comment

Back

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Card 5

Front

Compare

Back

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