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    This document provides definitions and key tips for 22 exam verbs commonly used in ACCA exams. It defines verbs such as analyze, apply, assess, calculate, comment, compare, conclude, criticize, define, describe, discuss, evaluate, explain, illustrate, interpret, list, outline, prepare, recommend, relate, state, and summarize. For each verb, it gives the actual meaning and some brief tips on how to approach questions using that verb.

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    ACCA Exam Verbs

    Meaning
    Sno. Word Actual Meaning Key tips
    1. Analyse Break into separate parts and Give reasons for the current situation
    discuss, examine, or interpret each or what has happened.
    part
    2. Apply To put into action pertinently Properly apply the scenario/case.
    and/or relevantly
    3. Assess To judge the worth, importance, Determine the
    evaluate or estimate the nature, strengths/weaknesses/importance/
    quality, ability, extent, or significance/ability to contribute.
    significance
    4. Calculate To ascertain by computation, to Provide description along with
    make an estimate of; evaluate, to numerical calculations.
    perform a mathematical process
    5. Comment To remark or express an opinion Your answer should include an
    explanation, illustration or criticism.
    6. Compare Examine two or more things to Clearly explain the resemblances
    identify similarities and differences or differences.

    7. Conclusion The result or outcome of an act or End your answer well, with a clear
    process or event, final decision
    arrangement or settlement
    8. Criticise Present the Criticism often involves analysis.
    weaknesses/problems; evaluate
    comparative worth. Don’t explain
    the situation. Instead, analyse it
    9. Define Give the meaning; usually a Explain the exact meaning because
    meaning specific to the course or usually definitions are short.
    subject
    10, Describe Give a detailed account or key Make a picture with words;
    features. List characteristics, identification is not sufficient.
    qualities and parts
    11. Discuss Consider and debate/argue about Write about any conflict, compare
    the pros and cons of an issue. and contrast.
    Examine in detail by using
    arguments in favour or against
    12 Evaluate Determine the scenario in the light Mention evidence/case/point/issue
    of the arguments for and against to support evaluation.
    13. Explain Make an idea clear. Show logically Don’t just provide a list of points, add
    how a concept is developed. Give in some explanation of the points
    the reason for an event you’re discussing.
    14. Illustrate Give concrete examples. Explain Add in some description.
    clearly by using comparisons or
    examples
    Sno. Word Actual Meaning Key tips
    15. Interpret Comment on, give examples,   Include explanation and evaluation.
    describe relationships
    16. List List several ideas, aspects, events, Don’t discuss, just make a list.
    things, qualities, reasons, etc
    17. Outline Describe main ideas, Briefly explain the highlighted points.
    characteristics, or events
    18. Prepare Set out a response using an The format of your answer should
    appropriate format  suit the document you’re preparing.
    19. Recommend Advise the appropriate actions to Give advice or counsel.
    pursue in terms the recipient will
    understand
    20. Relate Show the connections between Relate to real time examples.
    ideas or events
    21. State Explain precisely Focus on the exact point.
    22. Summarise Give a brief, condensed account. Remember to conclude your
    Include conclusions. Avoid explanation.
    unnecessary details

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