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    This document defines and explains common command words used in GCSE exams. It provides definitions for 14 different command words: annotate, compare, complete, contrast, define, describe, discuss, draw, explain/account for, factors, identify, mark, name/state/list, and study. The document instructs students to carefully consider the command word used in exam questions, as it provides guidance on what type of response is expected.

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    This document defines and explains common command words used in GCSE exams. It provides definitions for 14 different command words: annotate, compare, complete, contrast, define, describe, discuss, draw, explain/account for, factors, identify, mark, name/state/list, and study. The document instructs students to carefully consider the command word used in exam questions, as it provides guidance on what type of response is expected.

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    Add Notes or Labels To A Map or Diagram To Explain What It Shows

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    This document defines and explains common command words used in GCSE exams. It provides definitions for 14 different command words: annotate, compare, complete, contrast, define, describe, discuss, draw, explain/account for, factors, identify, mark, name/state/list, and study. The document instructs students to carefully consider the command word used in exam questions, as it provides guidance on what type of response is expected.

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    GCSE - Command Words

    ANNOTATE
    add notes or labels to a map or diagram to explain what it shows

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    look for ways in which features or places are similar or different. e.g. a city in an LEDC compared to a MEDC

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    COMPARE

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    COMPLETE
    add to a map or graph to finish it off.

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    look for the differences between features or places. Often the question will ask you to compare and contrast.

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    CONTRAST

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    DEFINE
    explain what something means e.g. freeze-thaw.

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    give details about what a map or diagram shows.

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    DESCRIBE

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    DISCUSS
    usually wants a long answer, describing and giving reasons for or explaining arguments for and against.

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    DRAW
    a sketch map or diagram with labels to explain something.

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    EXPLAIN or ACCOUNT FOR


    give reasons for the location or appearance of something.

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    reasons for the location of something such as a factory.

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    FACTORS

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    say what you or a particular group think about something, for example should limestone quarries be allowed in the Peak District.

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    name, locate, recognise or select a particular feature or features, usually from a map, photo or diagram.

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    IDENTIFY

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    Give your (or somebody elses) view

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    MARK
    put onto a map or diagram.

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    give accurate details or features.

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    Name, state, list

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    STUDY
    look carefully at a map, photo, table, diagram etc. and say what it shows.

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    give specific details about your case studies.

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    With reference to /refer to examples you have studied -

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    make sure you include examples from the information, including grid references if it is a map

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    With the help of/using the information provided

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