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Question 1

Annotate

Answer 1

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

Question 2

Calculate

Answer 2

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working (unless instructed not to do so)

Question 3

Estimate

Answer 3

Obtain an approximate value

Question 4

Determine

Answer 4

Obtain the only possible answer

Question 5

Draw

Answer 5

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve

Question 6

Describe

Answer 6

Give a detailed account
Use Firstly, secondly, then, next, finally

Question 7

Explain

Answer 7

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes
Use Because, therefore, hence, so, as a result, thus, consequently

Question 8

Compare

Answer 8

Give an account of similarities between 2 or more items to situations, referring to both (or all) of them throughout
Use Similarly, equally, likewise, like, as with, in the same way, both

Question 9

Distinguish

Answer 9

Make clear the differences between 2 or more concepts or items
Use Whereas, instead of, alternatively, otherwise, unlike, on the other hand, in contrast, however, but
Words ending in, - er, - est
e.g [lower, highest]

Question 10

Compare and contrast

Answer 10

Give an account of similarities and differences between 2 or more items or situations, referring to both or all of them throughout
For data analysis where patters are needed; Comparative words more, less
Words ending in -er, -est

Question 11

Comment

Answer 11

Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation

Question 12

Construct

Answer 12

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form

Question 13

Outline

Answer 13

Give a brief account to summary

Question 14

Suggest

Answer 14

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer