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Command wordsCommand words are the words and phrases used in exams and other assessment tasks that tell students how they should answer the question.The following command words are taken from Ofqual’s official list of command words and their meanings that are relevant to this subject. In addition, where necessary, we have included our own command words and their meanings to complement Ofqual’s list.AnalyseSeparate information into components and identify their characteristics.ArguePresent a reasoned case.AssessMake an informed mentPresent an informed pareIdentify similarities and/or differences.ContrastIdentify differences.CriticiseAssess worth against explicit expectations.DebatePresent different perspectives on an issue.DescribeGive an account of.DiscussPresent key points.EvaluateState how you react when reading the text as in 'Evaluate the effects the descriptions have on you'.ExamineInvestigate closely.ExplainGive reasons.FindSelect the options that are true (or false).How does the writer's use of language achieve an effect?Describe how writers use language to achieve effects/impact (words/phrases/ language features/ language techniques/ sentence forms).IllustratePresent clarifying examples.ReviewSurvey information.SuggestPresent a possible case/solution.SummarisePresent principal points without detail.SupportUse quotations/ textual references to evidence your response.What do you understandRetrieve and interpret information from a text/sSource: ................
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