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1
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Calculate
A
Work out the value of something.
2
Q
Compare
A
Identify similarities and/or differences.
3
Q
Complete
A
Finish a task by adding to given information.
4
Q
Consider
A
Review and respond to given information.
5
Q
Criticise
A
Assess worth against explicit expectations.
6
Q
Define
A
Give a definition of.
7
Q
Describe
A
Give an account of.
8
Q
Discuss
A
Present key points about different ideas or strengths and weaknesses of an idea.
9
Q
Draw
A
Present a possible conclusion.
10
Q
estimate
A
Assign an approximate value.
11
Q
Evaluate
A
Judge from available evidence.
12
Q
Explain
A
Set out purposes or reasons.
13
Q
Explain how
A
Give a detailed account of a process or way of doing something.
14
Q
Explain why
A
Give a detailed account of reasons in relation to a particular situation.
15
Q
Give
A
Produce an answer from recall or from given information.
