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Account for
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Explain the reasons for / reasons why
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Analyse
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Describe in some detail and give reasons for / criticism of. Draw conclusions where this is possible.
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Comment
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Express your opinion about someone or something that you have seen, heard or read about.
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Compare / Contrast
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Describe similarities and differences
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Criticise
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Give your own views and those of others against a subject or topic; remember to present evidence for any criticisms.
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Define
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Give the meaning of. You must not give an example.
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Describe
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Give a detailed account of
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Discuss / Evaluate
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Explain, and then give the pros and cons.
Write about the consequences and ramifications of what is being discussed together with a brief, reasoned personal conclusion; give evidence.
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Illustrate
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Give clear examples of.
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Justify
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Make out a case, using reasons and evidence for one particular point of view
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Outline
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Give the main features only. Do not go into detail.
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Summarise
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Give a brief account of the main points without details or examples.
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Trace
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Follow the development of a topic from the beginning.
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