AICE English General Paper Command Words Assessment

Front

Which command word asks you to break down a topic into its constituent parts and examine each part in detail?

Back

Analyze

Front

When asked to "assess" in an essay prompt, what are you primarily expected to do?

Back

Make a judgment about the significance or value

Front

The command word "compare" requires you to:

Back

Examine similarities and differences

Front

Which command word asks you to think carefully about something without requiring a formal argument? Options: Evaluate, Justify, Consider, Analyze

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Consider

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What must you do when asked to "demonstrate"?

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Show through examples and evidence

Front

The command word "describe" requires you to:

Back

Give a detailed account of characteristics

Front

When asked to "develop," you should:

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Add more information including details, and explanations

Front

"Discuss" as a command word requires you to:

Back

Examine different aspects of a topic

Front

The difference between "evaluate" and "describe" is that evaluate requires you to:

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Make value judgments

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When asked to "examine," you should:

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Investigate thoroughly