MRS BARTER'S FLASH CARDS

Question 1

What does Describe mean?

Answer 1

Provide characteristics and features.

Question 2

What does outline mean?

Answer 2

Sketch in general terms, the main features of.

Question 3

What does Evaluate mean?

Answer 3

Make a judgment based on criteria.

Question 4

What does Argue mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 4

Present the advantages and disadvantages.

Question 5

What does state mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 5

Present the main points in a clear, concise form, omitting details.

Question 6

What does justify mean?

Answer 6

Support an argument or conclusion.

Question 7

What does extract mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 7

Select and identify relevant or appropriate details.

Question 8

What does deduce mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 8

Draw conclusions.

Question 9

What does contrast mean?

Answer 9

Emphasise differences, opposites or characteristics that distinguish.

Question 10

What does criticise mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 10

Express your judgment of the correctness of a situation, presenting advantages and disadvantages.

Question 11

What does recommend mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 11

Presents reasons in favour.

Question 12

What does compare mean?

Answer 12

Shows how things are similar or different.

Question 13

What does synthesis mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 13

Put various elements together to form a whole.

Question 14

What does Appreciate mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 14

Make a judgement regarding value.

Question 15

What does clarify mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 15

Make clear or plain.

Question 16

What does Assess mean?

Answer 16

Make judgement about quality, value and outcomes.

Question 17

What does trace mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 17

Describe the process, historical sequence or development from point of origin, usually with some form of evaluation.

Question 18

What does interpret mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 18

Draw meaning from.

Question 19

What does examine mean?

Answer 19

Inquire into.

Question 20

What does distinguish mean?

Answer 20

Note the differences between.

Question 21

What does Explain mean?

Answer 21

Make the relationship between things evident; relate cause and effect; provide why and/or how.

Question 22

What does recall mean?

Answer 22

Present remembered ideas, facts, experiences or information.

Question 23

What does critically mean?

Answer 23

Add a degree or level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to (analysis/evaluation).

Question 24

What does predict mean?

Answer 24

Suggest possible outcomes or future events based on available information or evidence.

Question 25

What does Analyse mean?

Answer 25

Identify components and the relationship between them.

Question 26

What does demonstrate mean?

Answer 26

Show by example.

Question 27

What does propose mean?

Answer 27

Present an idea, opinion, argument, view or suggestion for consideration.

Question 28

What does list mean?

Answer 28

Present an itemised series; recount, one by one, in concise form, the points required.

Question 29

What does classify mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 29

Arrange in categories.

Question 30

What does apply mean?

Answer 30

Use.

Question 31

What does Account for mean?

Answer 31

State reason for.

Question 32

What does define mean?

Answer 32

State meaning and identify essential qualities.

Question 33

What does recount mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 33

Recall a series of events.

Question 34

What does investigate mean?

Answer 34

Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about.

Question 35

What does illustrate mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 35

Clarify your response by presenting an example, diagram or figure.

Question 36

What does suggest mean?

Answer 36

Offer possible reasons for causes or offer solutions.

Question 37

What does prove mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 37

Present a decision by evaluating and citing evidence or reasoning (you must verify).

Question 38

What does calculate mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 38

Ascertain or determine from given facts, information or figures.

Question 39

What does review mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 39

Analyse and comment briefly on the main points, in an organised sequence.

Question 40

What does Discuss mean?

Answer 40

Identify issues and provide points for and against.

Question 41

What does Summarise mean?

Answer 41

Present the main points in a concise form, omitting details and examples.

Question 42

What does Extrapolate mean? (Unlikely to be seen)

Answer 42

Make inferences from what is already known.

Question 43

What does relate mean?

Answer 43

Show the relationship or connections between factors in a descriptive form.

Question 44

What does construct mean? (Uncommon)

Answer 44

Build an argument by putting elements together.

Question 45

What does Explore mean?

Answer 45

Investigate the relationship between the factors.

Question 46

What does identify mean?

Answer 46

Recognise and name.