unit 1.2 Command words quiz

Analyze

Break it down and explain the parts: think How and Why

Assess

Make a judgement based on evidence: think, is it effective? Worthwhile?

Compare

Snow similarities and/or differences: use "both” and “however”

Contrast

Focus on differences only: think "opposites “

Describe

Give details or characteristics: Paint a picture with words

Discuss

write in-depth about an issue: balanced, structured essay

Evaluate

Judge the importance or value: show both sides, then conclude

Explain

Tell how and why something happens: use cause and effect

Justify

Prove your answer with reasons/evidence: use examples or logic

State

Say clearly or directly: no extra details needed

Suggest

Offer a possible idea or solution: show flexible thinking

Identify

Name or recognize: often one word or phrase

Summarize

Share main ideas only; no detail: keep it brief and focused

Discursive essay

Evaluate, discuss, and to what extent

To what extent

Evaluate and discuss

Compare vs contrast

Compare= similarities and differences

Contrast= differences only

Evaluate vs explain

Evaluate = judgement

Explain= reason or cause

Discuss vs justify

Discuss = explore all sides

Justify= defend one position

State vs analyze

State = say it

Analyze = break it down and explain why it matters