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Which term refers to giving a brief account or summary, but examiners actually expect a detailed explanation?

Outline (correct)

Identify

Describe

Explain

What does the term 'Suggest' mean in the context of HL Paper 3?

Provide a detailed account

Identify a number of possibilities

Propose a solution or hypothesis (correct)

Give a brief summary

When asked to 'Contrast' two items or situations, what is expected?

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

Provide a brief account or summary

Offer a considered and balanced review

Identify the differences between them (correct)

What does it mean to 'Evaluate' something?

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Discuss' in an exam?

Offer a considered and balanced review (D) Signup and view all the answers

When asked to 'Describe' something in an exam, what is the expectation of the examiner?

To give a detailed account and provide explanations. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'Identify' in the context of HL Paper 3?

To provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Signup and view all the answers

When asked to 'Outline' in an exam, what is the expectation of the examiner?

To give a brief account or summary, but also provide explanations. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'Explain' something in an exam?

To give a detailed account including reasons or causes. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Suggest' mean in the context of HL Paper 3?

To propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer. Signup and view all the answers

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Command Terms in Exams

Describe: Provide a detailed account of something, going beyond a simple outline to give a comprehensive explanation.
Identify: Choose the correct answer from a range of possibilities (only applicable to HL Paper 3).
Outline: Give a brief summary or overview, but still provide some explanation and context.
Explain: Provide a detailed account, including reasons or causes, to help explain a concept or phenomenon.

Advanced Command Terms

Suggest: Propose a solution, hypothesis, or possible answer to a question or problem (only applicable to HL Paper 3).
Contrast: Highlight the differences between two or more items, situations, or concepts, referencing all of them throughout.
Discuss: Present a balanced review of a topic, considering multiple arguments, factors, or hypotheses, and supporting conclusions with evidence.
Evaluate: Weigh up the strengths and limitations of an argument, concept, or method, presenting a clear and evidence-based appraisal.

Specialized Command Terms

To what extent: Assess the merits or limitations of an argument or concept, presenting a clear and well-supported conclusion.

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Test your understanding of different exam question types with this quiz! From identifying the correct answer to outlining and explaining concepts, this quiz will challenge your knowledge. Can you distinguish between describing, identifying, outlining, explaining, suggesting, and contrasting? Take the quiz and find out!