TERMINOLOGY
A number of terms appear frequently in the general questions. They are listed below, along with their meanings.
Analyse: to study a problem in detail by breaking it down into various parts and examining possible relationships
Apply: to bring knowledge or skills into use for a particular purpose
Comment on: to express an opinion about something
Compare to: examine two or more things in order to discover their similarities or differences
Contrast: to show the difference/s between
Criterion: a standard by which something can be judged or decided
Characteristics: distinguishing qualities or attributes of an individual or object
Define: to state the precise meaning of
Describe: to give an account of a person, relationship, event, organisation or location
Draft: to draw up a document, letter, report
Evaluate: to find or determine the worth, value or significance of something; to assess or make a judgement
Explain: to make clear in a detailed manner
Identify: to show recognition of something
Illustrate: to make clear by means of examples, charts, diagrams, etc.
Indicate: to point out or state briefly
List: to write down a number of names or objects having something in common
Mention : to refer to briefly
Outline: to give a short summary of the important features of a subject
Qualities: the distinguishing characteristics or attributes of an individual or object
Suggest : to put forward an idea or Plan
