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Take apart a concept or a process, and explain it step by step.
To break down the whole into its parts.
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A cake recipe |
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| If a test question prompts you to comment on a fact or statement, you will need to explain the relevance, the importance, of the fact or statement and how it relates to the subject under examination. |
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| Show likenesses and differences when you compare two events, theories, or processes. |
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| Used for showing differences between two processes or theories, a contrast question could appear on a literature exam, a history exam, a science exam, and more. |
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| Provide a definition of a key term you’ve covered in class. This is usually a short essay type of question. |
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| When a teacher instructs you to “discuss” a topic, he or she is trying to determine whether you understand both sides of an issue. You will need to demonstrate that you know the strengths and weaknesses of both sides. You should pretend that you are having a conversation with a friend and voicing both sides. |
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| If you are prompted to examine a topic, you will use your own judgment to explore (in writing) a topic and comment on significant elements, events, or acts. Provide your opinion and explain how or why you came to your conclusions. |
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| Provide an answer that gives a “why” response. Provide a complete overview of the problem and solution for a particular issue or process. |
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| If you are expected to illustrate a topic, you should use examples to show or explain a topic. |
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| If you are asked to justify something, you will be expected to use examples or evidence to show why (in your opinion) it is correct. You must provide reasons for your conclusions and opinions. |
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| Provide an explanation with headings and subheadings. This is a common instruction word found on literature exams. |
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| Relate could mean a few different things on an exam: 1) You could be asked to show a relationship between two events or items by discussing their similarities; or 2) You could be required to provide a written account of something (as in literature). |
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| If a test question prompts you to review a process or event, you should recall and repeat all the most important elements or facts that you learned about a specific topic in essay form. |
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