Keywords In Tests Question Flashcards
(19 cards)
ANALYSE
Examine the detailed constituents of
COMPARE
Examine qualities or characteristics to discover resemblances.
Usually stated as “compare with” which means emphasise similarities and differences can be mentioned.
CONTRAST
Stress dissimilarities, differences or unlike lines of things, qualities, events or problem
CRITICISE
Express your judgement of correctness or merit.
Discuss the limitations and good points of the work in question.
DEFINE
Definitions call for concise, clear, authorities meanings.
Limitations should be briefly cited.
What differentiates the subject from all others.
DESCRIBE
In a descriptive answer, you should recount, characterise, sketch or relate in narrative form
DISCUSS
Examine, analyse carefully and present considerations pro and cons
EVALUATE
Present a careful appraisal of the problem stressing both advantages and limitations
EXPLAIN
- best to state how or why
- reconcile any differences in opinion and state causes
ILLUSTRATE
Explain or clarify your answer to the problem by presenting a figure, picture, diagram or example
INTERPRET
Comment upon the subject
Usually give your judgement or reaction to the problem
JUSTIFY
- You must prove or show grounds for decisions
- Evidence should be presented
OUTLINE
Organised description
Five main points and essential materials
PROVE
Demands confirmation or verification
Establish something with certainty
Citing experimental reasoning
RELATE
Emphasise connections and associations in descriptive form
REVIEW
Critical examination
Analyse and comment briefly upon the major points and the problem
STATE
Express the high points in brief narrative form
Illustrations and examples must be omitted
SUMMARISE
Give the main points or facts
Illustrations are omitted
TRACE
Description of progress, historical sequence and development from point of origin
