08/05/2021
INSTRUCTIONAL WORDS USED IN EXAMINATIONS (PART A).
1) Analyze: Take apart a concept or a process, and explain it step by step. You could encounter analysis questions in any discipline, from science to history. An analysis question is usually a long essay question.
2) Comment: If a test question prompts you to comment on a fact or statement, you will need to explain the relevance of the fact or statement. For example, you could be prompted to comment on a particular amendment quoted in a government exam or comment on a passage that is quoted on a literature exam.
3) Compare: Show likenesses and differences when you compare two events, theories, or processes.
4) Contrast: Used for showing differences between two processes or theories, a contrast question could appear on a literature exam, a history exam, a science exam, and more.
5) Define: Provide a definition of a key term you’ve covered in class. This is usually a short essay type of question.
6) Demonstrate: If you are asked to demonstrate, you must provide proof of your answer by using an example. A demonstration could be a physical action, a visual illustration, or a written statement.