bio verb keywords

analyse

identify the key components and the relationship between them

appreciate

state the value/ quality and make a judgement of it

assess

determine/ judge the value, quality, outcome, result, size

compare

identify how things are similar and/or different

contrast

state the differences/ opposite

define

state the meaning & identify essential qualities

describe

state the characteristics and features or give an account of a method, process, etc. if ‘briefly describe‘ means in consicely

demonstrate

show an example

determine

decide & resolve/ come to a decision on using the info to work out accurately some value/ relationship

discuss

identify the issue and provide points for and against a statement

distinguish

recognise/ indicate as being distinct or different from; note the differences between

evaluate

determine/ estimate the value of; make a judgement by criteria

explain

give reasons to account for a given statement, result, answer, etc. & provide why and/or how & relate cause and effect & make relationships between things evident

identify

recognise and name

illustrate

give reasons, examples, diagrams to justify or explain your answer

interpret

draw meaning from, explain

investigate

plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about

justify

give reason in support of an answer

outline

state the main features of; give a brief account of

recount

retell a series of events

state

specify, give a brief account/ description

suggest

show/ explain why, put forward reasons why