Exam prep

Question 1

What does it mean to compare?

Answer 1

• Look for similarities and differences

Question 2

What does it mean to contrast?

Answer 2

• Emphasise the difference between things

Question 3

What does it mean to discuss?

Answer 3

• Give reasons for for and against

Question 4

What does it mean to explain?

Answer 4

• Interpret, give reasons

Question 5

What does it mean to evaluate?

Answer 5

• Make a judgement about the importance/worth of something

Question 6

What does it mean to extent?

Answer 6

• Weighing up the evidence for and against something g

Question 7

What does it mean to illustrate?

Answer 7

• Use examples, explain, make clear

Question 8

What does it mean to outline?

Answer 8

• Give the main features, structure, general principle of a topic

Question 9

Exam structure

Answer 9

Introduction

• Define all terms and constructs
• Refer to question

Main body
- Evidence which answers question and provides basis fo conclusion

Conclusion

• Summarises main body
• States your position
• Refers back to question