Account for = Give reasons for . . .
Analyse = Consider all the relevant factors and answer in a methodical and logical way.
Assess = Examine the value of the subject looking at the positives and negatives before reaching a decision.
Comment on = Give your opinion. Back up your views with evidence from your reading.
Compare = Discuss the similarities and differences. Write a balanced (fair, objective) answer.
Consider = Give your views. Back up your points with evidence from your reading.
Contrast = Discuss the differences between subjects.
Criticise = Point out the strengths and weaknesses. Write a balanced answer.
Define = Explain the meaning of the concept concisely.
Demonstrate = Use examples to show something.
Describe = Explain how something works or what it is like.
Discuss = Give both points of an argument, with implications, before reaching a conclusion.
Evaluate = Examine the value of the subject looking at the strengths and weaknesses before reaching a decision.
Explain = Give detailed reasons for a situation.
Explore = Examine the topic thoroughly and consider it from a variety of viewpoints.
Identify = Recognise and list.
Illustrate = Show with examples.
Justify = Give reasons for or against an argument.
Outline = Give the main points in a concise manner. Leave out details.
Prove = Show a proposition is true through evidence.
Report = Give an account of. . .
Review = Examine the topic critically and consider whether it is adequate or accurate.
State = Express relevant points briefly and clearly without minor details.
Summarise = Give the main points in a concise manner. Leave out details.
Trace = Outline the development of a theme in a logical or chronological order.
To what extent is X true? = Discuss and explain in what ways X is and is not true.
Well this explain a lot, I find it very useful when we are able to determine each instruction words meaning. Sometimes, we prolixing our answer with the hope that our answer fit the best the questions. It happens because we do not know the real answer they (people who made the questions) want to know. It effects toward our action to answer, we oftenly prolong our sentences and answers that barely a waste of words and efforts. Furthermore, we just want to make sure ourself that our answers are there and related to the questions. For us, we assume that it could save our position on the answer while for the examiner it is just an answer which notably is not even connected with the questions. With knowing the right answer of each questions, we could cut the part that basically we do not need to write or answer and add the part that commonly we forget or do not know to put.
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