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What does Account for mean?
Explain why something happens (cause + effect)
What does Analyse mean?
Break into parts and explain how they fit together
What does Comment mean?
Give your opinion linked to the text
What does Compare mean?
Show similarities and differences
What does Contrast mean?
Focus mainly on differences
What does Criticise mean?
Point out strengths and weaknesses; give a reasoned opinion
What does Define mean?
Give a clear
concise meaning
What does Describe mean?
Say what something is like
in order
What does Discuss mean?
then reach insight
Present different sides/arguments
What does Distinguish/Differentiate mean?
Highlight the differences clearly
What does Evaluate mean?
Judge based on criteria; say how valuable/convincing it is
What does Examine mean?
Look closely
using clear criteria
What does Explain mean?
Make it clear and easy to understand; add examples
What does Give an outline mean?
Summarise in a structured
brief way
What does Identify mean?
Name the key features
What does Illustrate mean?
Use examples (or diagrams if needed)
