Task Words Flashcards
1
Q
Identify
A
recognise and name
2
Q
Define
A
state meaning and identify essential qualities
3
Q
Describe
A
provide characteristics/features
4
Q
Outline
A
sketch in general terms, indicate the main feature of
5
Q
Analyse
A
explain, go into detail on two-three components
6
Q
Apply
A
strategies, concepts, theories
7
Q
Compare
A
similarities, differences
8
Q
Discuss
A
advantages, disadvantages
9
Q
Distinguish
A
emphasise difference
10
Q
Examine
A
explain concept, detail on 2-3 points
11
Q
Explain
A
cause/effect, relation, why/how
12
Q
Illustrate
A
make clear/explicit, examples/evidence
13
Q
Evaluate
A
introduction, strengths, weaknesses, own opinion
14
Q
Propose
A
put forward for consideration or action
15
Q
Justify
A
support an argument or conclusion with evidence and content knowledge
