Break down in order to bring out essential elements or structure
Comment
Give judgement based on 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 contrast
Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.
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 should be presented 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 conlcusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument