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Analyse

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Examine the components of; Look for links, patterns, relationships and anomalies.

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Compare

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Show similarities and/or differences.

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Contrast

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Show differences.

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Define

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Give the precise meaning of.

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Describe

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Provide a general description.

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Discuss

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Give an overall account of.

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Draw conclusions

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Make reasoned decisions or judgement.

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Evaluate

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Make a judgement, weigh up the pros and cons.

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Explain

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Make plain, make clear (may require reasons).

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How

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The way in which something happens.

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Identify

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List, state.

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Illustrate

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Use examples to show understanding.

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Justify

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Give reasons and/or evidence to support a point of view.

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List

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Make brief points.

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Outline

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Give an overview, a brief summary.

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Suggest

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State ideas.

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To what extent

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Describe the degree or level to which a statement, opinion or contention is correct or valid.

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What

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Provide information about something.

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Why

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Give the reason for something.

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With reference to

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Indicate what something relates to.