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Verb
Advise
Explanation
Assess
Assist
Articulate
Calculate
Comment
Analyze
Apply
Compare
Conclusio
n
Criticize
Define
Describe
Discuss
Distinguis
h/
Contrast
Evaluate
Explain
Identify
Illustrate
Interpret
Prove
Recomme
nd
Highlight differences
Determine or fix the value of; assess, careful appraisal, Determine the
scenario in the light of the arguments for and against.
Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
synonyms: assess, assess the worth of, put a value/price on
Key tips. Mention evidence/case/point/ issue to support evaluation.
How valuable something is in qualitative terms, as well as monetary.
Make an idea clear. Show logically how a concept is developed. Give
the reason for an event. Dont just provide a list of points, add in
some explanation of the points youre discussing.
Make clear or intelligible/State the meaning or Purpose of
Its not possible to explain what a dog is, but its easy to explain why
people keep dogs as pets, or how a dog may be trained. If youre
asked to explain something, use a paragraph: Write a sentence that
makes your point, then write another to explain why the first sentence
is so, or the consequences of the first sentence. If your point still isnt
clear, write a third sentence that makes it clearer.
Its not really application of your knowledge, but more a selective use
of it.
establish or indicate who or what (someone or something) is
Give an example. If theres a scenario, give a relevant example. If not,
pick whichever you like. Alternatively, you could draw a picture (we
call them diagrams) or do a quick calculation by way of illustration
(as in explain and illustrate what is meant by an adverse variance).
Give concrete examples. Explain clearly by using comparisons or
examples Key tips Add in some descriptions.
Comment on, give examples, describe relationships Key tips Include
explanation and evaluation
Literally, translating from one form of words to another, where the
latter is more understandable than the former. Interpret is often the
second stage of analyse. Think about variances again. In order to
produce a variance analysis, first you calculate the variances, then
you interpret them. Got it?
You need to prove something to be true, beyond any doubt, or show
that it applies in the situation described, by giving evidence.
Advise the appropriate actions to pursue in terms the recipient will
understand. Give advice or counsel
Tell them what to do. Often, when recommend is used in an exam
question, its the last requirement. If there are three requirements (a,
b and c), you might find that part (a) says explain or identify, part
(b) says discuss or evaluate, and part (c) says recommend. Are
Relate
State
Summariz
e
these the three stages of recommend answer? I think so. If you get
an exam
Show the connections between ideas or events Key tips Relate to real
time examples.
Explain precisely. Focus on the exact point
Just say what you need to say in a fairly concise manner. No need to
explain or clarify, unless you think that what youve written isnt clear
Give a brief, condensed account Include conclusions. Avoid
unnecessary details. Remember to conclude your explanation