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Instruction words Words such as what, how and why are, of course, commonly used in questions. Other instruction words include: Account for | Give reasons for something. | Analyse | Focus on the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of an issue or topic. Do not simply describe or summarise. | Compare | Find similarities and differences between two or more objects, ideas, events or theories. | Contrast | Similar to compare, but differences should be emphasised | Criticise | Assess the merit of something. Consider both good points and bad points and give the results of your analysis. | Define | Give precise meanings with key details. Examples may be useful. | Describe | Recall specific details about size, cost, texture, appearance etc. | Discuss | Present a point of view after considering both sides of an issue or question. Your opinion should be supported by arguments and evidence. | Evaluate | Consider both strengths and weaknesses and make a judgement. | Explain | Relate how something happens in the order in which it occurs, or, clarify reasons, causes and effects. | Illustrate | Use examples to demonstrate a point. | Interpret | Express in your own words. Examples may be useful. | List | Write your answer as an itemized series which may be in point form. | Outline | Provide main points and leave out minor details | Prove | Give factual evidence, examples or clear logical reasons which demonstrate the validity of a statement/idea. | Relate | Tell the story in clear sequence, or, show how things are connected or similar to each other. | Review | Examine a subject critically, analysing and commenting on the main points. | State | Present the main points in brief, clear sequence. | Summarise | Give the main points or facts in condensed form. | To what extent | Consider both sides, make a judgment and defend it. Similar to evaluate or discuss. | Trace | Relate the progress, development or history of a subject |