Give an account or set out characteristics.

Identify similarities and/or differences.

Set out purposes or reasons.

Express in clear, brief terms.

Brief statement of the main points.

Give a detailed account of a process.

Identify using a recognised technical term.

Add names to an image or diagram.

Set out purposes or reasons or make something clear in relation to a particular situation.

List items in a sequence.

Identify key features.

Express in brief terms.

Identify similarities and/or differences.

Give a detailed account of something.

Provide a brief summary.

Set out purposes or reasons.

Make a judgment based on criteria.

List the main points.

Identify using a technical term.

Express in clear, brief terms.

Make logical, evidence-based connections between the components.

Provide a brief summary.

Identify similarities and/or differences.

Express in clear, brief terms.

Set out main characteristics or features

Make a judgment based on criteria.

Identify key features.

Set out purposes or reasons.

brief statement of the main points

Name or otherwise characterise

select from a range of alternatives

identify similarities and/ or differences

"Describe" asks for a detailed account, "explain" asks for understanding

"Describe" asks for a brief overview, "explain" asks for detailed reasons

There is no difference

"Describe" asks for causes, "explain" asks for effects

When you need to list the features of a concept

When you need to examine the relationship between parts of a concept

When you need to give a general overview of a topic

When you need to summarise an event

Discuss

main

themes

novel

True, as they specify the type of response needed

False, as they confuse students

True, as they make questions easier

False, as they are irrelevant to the student's understanding