QUIZ: How well do you know your action words???
Match the right action word to the meaning.

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to debate, exchange opinions on, argue faults and merits of, consider the arguments for and against.
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break down an idea, theory, process, thing into its parts; show how it is organised (main point, aspects of); examine/investigate in detail. (eg. A flowering plant is made up of roots, stem and leaves.)
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to describe in general terms, give the main points of
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prove by offering reasons to support or challenge an opinion, with evidence
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paraphrase (state in own words) accurately without necessarily relating to other materials or implications
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determine or establish as a particular thing, ascertain the nature of, recognize the key features.
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explain or make clear by examples, figures
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give a detailed account of, represent with written or spoken words, portray; give specific facts, etc
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state the meaning of, specify exactly, determine limits of. (Usually a dictionary or other reference used as a source and acknowledged).
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to set in opposition so as to show differences, differentiate between (eg Roses differ from cacti in their cultivation needs).
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judge how well the material and methods fit certain criteria; an appraisal; find or state the value or number of a thing.
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to suggest similarity, to make a detailed analysis of points of similarity.differences of a thing in relation to another; (eg Flowers may have shared structural properties, but vary in shape).
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judge strengths and weaknesses of things (ideas, opinions etc) - think criteria - standards against which things are judged ( value racehorse has speed and stamina).
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