Exam Command Words

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Outline
Similar to Describe. What are the main characteristics
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State
Express in clear terms. Usually one word answers needed
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Suggest
Present a possible case or opinion
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To what extent
Judge the importance or success of a certain topic ( Geography, e.g, Income
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Use evidence to support this statement
To SELECT and WRITE about information to prove or disprove something. Usually a statement.
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Describe
Similar to Outline. What are the characteristics. In English you may be asked to write your answer in a list. Look at the layout of the question carefully to see how you answer this question
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Discuss
Write about the key points. What are the strengths and weaknesses on a certain topic
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Evaluate
What are the strengths and weaknesses of a certain topic
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Explain
Write about why. Write about your reasons
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Give
Similar to Identify. Give an answer.
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Identify
Similar to Identify. Name or characterize something
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Justify
Use evidence to support a statement
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Complete
Finish the task. Usually information is missing for you to fill in.
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Compare
What is similar and different between more than one topic
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Calculate
Work out the value of something. ( Big Clue. Use Maths)
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Assess
Use evidence and reasons why to make your own opinion.
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Card 2

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Express in clear terms. Usually one word answers needed

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State

Card 3

Front

Present a possible case or opinion

Back

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Card 4

Front

Judge the importance or success of a certain topic ( Geography, e.g, Income

Back

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Card 5

Front

To SELECT and WRITE about information to prove or disprove something. Usually a statement.

Back

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