Syllabus Question Starters

Question 1

What does “account” mean

Answer 1

Account for; state the reasons for; report on. Give an account of; narrate a series of events

Question 2

Analyse

Answer 2

Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications

Question 3

Argue

Answer 3

Make a case, based on appropriate evidence, for and/or against some given point of view

Question 4

Comment on

Answer 4

Make reference to and expand on

Question 5

Compare

Answer 5

Show how things are similar and different

Question 6

Consider

Answer 6

Reflect on and make a judgement or evaluation

Question 7

Construct

Answer 7

Make; build; put together items and arguments

Question 8

Create

Answer 8

Make; invent something

Question 9

Discuss

Answer 9

Identify issues and provide points for and/or against

Question 10

Evaluate

Answer 10

To ascertain the value or amount of; appraise carefully

Question 11

Examine

Answer 11

Inquire into

Question 12

Explain

Answer 12

Relate cause and effect; make evident relationships between; provide why and/or how

Question 13

Explore

Answer 13

Investigate, search for, or evaluate

Question 14

Interpret

Answer 14

Draw meaning from

Question 15

Justify

Answer 15

Support an argument or conclusion; give reasons for your statements or comments

Question 16

Respond to

Answer 16

Provide an answer; reply

Question 17

Show

Answer 17

Give info; illustrate

Question 18

Compose

Answer 18

Write or create something