Writing in English: 21.2 essay titles

Question 1

recognize the differences between things

Answer 1

distinguish sth

I can’t distinguish one type of oil from another.

Question 2

form an opinion of the value or quality of sth after thinking about it carefully

Answer 2

evaluate sth

N: evaluation
SYN: assess sth, v
N: assessment, n

Question 3

the purpose or influence of sb or sth in a particular situation

Answer 3

role

Destiny plays a crucial/decisive/major role in the plot of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

Question 4

explain the meaning of sth

Answer 4

define sth

definition, n

Question 5

say how two things are similar or different

Answer 5

compare A with/to B

Also ‘make a comparison between’ two things.

Question 6

give an explanation of sth

Answer 6

account for sth

SYN: explain sth

Question 7

a standard or principle that is used to judge sth or make a decision about sth

Answer 7

criterion, sing

pl: criteria

Question 8

one of several things that cause or influence sth

Answer 8

factor