Understanding Command words in History

Command What is the question asking you Helpful words to use in your answer
word to do? Sentence starter Connectives
Describe Write about what you see in front Firstly
of you or what you know. You do Secondly
not need to say why. Also
Finally
Explain Give reasons for something Firstly Therefore
happening. Secondly As a result
Also Consequently
Furthermore This means that
Evaluate Estimate the value of, but weigh Firstly Whereas
up the importance of; or look at Secondly Alternatively
the pros and cons In addition On the other hand
Finally Similarly
Suggest Similar to explain, but tells you Firstly Therefore
that you should add your own Secondly As a result
ideas. Also Consequently
Finally This means that
Outline Give the main details or general Firstly
principals Secondly
In addition
Furthermore
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