key verbs in written response and essay questions most questions contain a key verb or command term
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Key Verbsin Written Response and Essay Questions
Most questions contain a key verb or command term.
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(What you don’t know can hurt you)
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Analyse
Break down in order to bring out: the essential elements, structure, underlying assumptions, and relationships
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Assess
Estimate the value of something based on some criteria; based on an informed judgment.
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Compare
Describe how the elements or qualities of one event, issue or character are similar to those of another. Often used in conjunction with contrast.
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Contrast
Describe how the elements or qualities of one event, issue or character are different from those of another.
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Define
Give a clear and precise meaning of a given word, term or concept
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Describe
Give a detailed or graphic account of an object, event or concept.
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Discuss
Present the various points of view in a debate or argument; engage in written discourse on a particular topic, process or concept.
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Evaluate
Use criteria or standards to make judgments about the strengths and weaknesses of a position on a particular issue.
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Explain
Give an account of a topic, process, or concept, providing evidence and reasons
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Identify
Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature
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To What Extent
Advance arguments in favour of a position or point of view, and respond to or take into account arguments opposed to that position or point of view
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