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    The document defines key terms used in examination questions, such as "analyse", "comment", "compare", "contrast", "discuss", "examine", "explain", "explore", and "justify". It notes that students should understand the meaning of these terms as described and that other terms may also be used to direct how students present arguments.

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    The document defines key terms used in examination questions, such as "analyse", "comment", "compare", "contrast", "discuss", "examine", "explain", "explore", and "justify". It notes that students should understand the meaning of these terms as described and that other terms may also be used to direct how students present arguments.

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    The document defines key terms used in examination questions, such as "analyse", "comment", "compare", "contrast", "discuss", "examine", "explain", "explore", and "justify". It notes that students should understand the meaning of these terms as described and that other terms may also be used to direct how students present arguments.

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    Command terms with definitions

    Students should be familiar with the following key terms and phrases used in examination questions, which are to be
    understood as described below. Although these terms will be used frequently in examination questions, other terms
    may be used to direct students to present an argument in a specific way.

    Analyse Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

    Comment Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

    Compare Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

    Compare and Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throu
    contrast

    Contrast Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

    Discuss Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions sh
    clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

    Examine Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

    Explain Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

    Explore Undertake a systematic process of discovery.

    Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

    To what extent Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and suppo
    evidence and sound argument.

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