ACTION VERBS (Adopted from: ACCA Student Accountant Magazine, April 2012 issue) L1: Understanding, retention L2:

Application L3: Systhesis

VERB Analyse Apply Assess LEVEL 2, 3 2 3 MEANING Break into separate parts and discuss, examine, or interpret each part To put into action pertinently and/or relevantly To judge the worth, importance, evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance To ascertain by computation, to make an estimate of; evaluate, to perform a mathematical process To remark or express an opinion Examine two or more things to identify similarities and differences The result or outcome of an actor process or event, final arrangement or settlement Present the weaknesses/problems; evaluate comparative worth Dont explain the situation; instead analyse it Give the meaning; usually a meaning specific to the course or subject Give a detailed account or key features. List characteristics, qualities and parts Consider and debate/argue about the pros and cons of an issue. Examine in-detail by using arguments in favour or against Determine the scenario in the light of the arguments for and against Make an idea clear. Show logically how a concept is developed. Give the reason for an event Give concrete examples. Explain clearly by using comparisons or examples Comment on, give examples, describe relationships List several ideas, aspects, events, things, qualities, reasons, etc Describe main ideas, characteristics, or events Advise the appropriate actions to pursue in terms the recipient will understand Show the connections between ideas or events Explain precisely Give a brief, condensed account. Include conclusions. Avoid unnecessary details KEY TIPS Give reasons for the current situation or what has happened. Properly apply the scenario/case. Determine the strengths/weaknesses, importance/significance, or ability to contribute. Provide description along with numerical calculations. Your answer should include an explanation, illustration or criticism. Clearly explain the resemblances or differences. End your answer well, with a clear decision. Criticism often involves analysis

Calculate

2, 3

Comment Compare Conclusion Criticise

3 2 2 ,3 3

Define Describe Discuss

1 1, 2 3

Also explain the exact meaning because usually definitions are short Make a picture with words; identification is not sufficient. Write about any conflict, compare and contrast. Mention evidence/case/point/issue to support evaluation. Dont just provide a list of points, add in some explanation of the points youre discussing. Add in some description. Include explanation and evaluation. Dont discuss; only make a list. Briefly explain the highlighted points. Give advice or counsel. Relate to real time examples. Focus on the exact point Remember to conclude your explanation

Evaluate Explain

3 1, 2

Illustrate Interpret List Outline Recommend Relate State Summarise

2 3 1 2 3 2, 3 2 2

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