Key verbs (questions)

Question 1

Analyse

Answer 1

Identify components and relations between them
Draw out and relate implications

Question 2

Apply

Answer 2

Use in a new/different/unfamiliar situation

Question 3

Account for

Answer 3

Give reasons

Question 4

Assess

Answer 4

Make a judgment of value, quality, outcomes, result or size (often positive/negative)

Question 5

Classify

Answer 5

Arrange or include in categories

Question 6

Critically analyse/evaluate

Answer 6

Critically analyse: use interpretation and reasoning to assess a range of evidence and make judgements based on detailed analysis.
Critically evaluate: add a degree or level of accuracy, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to evaluate.

Question 7

Demonstrate

Answer 7

Show by example

Question 8

Discuss

Answer 8

Identify issues and provide points for and/or against

Question 9

Evaluate

Answer 9

Make a judgment based on criteria
Determine the value of

Question 10

Explain

Answer 10

Relate cause and effect
Provide why and/or how

Question 11

Describe

Answer 11

Provide characteristics and features

Question 12

Justify

Answer 12

Support argument/conclusion

Question 13

Outline

Answer 13

Indicate main features/sketch in general terms