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Verbs Used in Acca Exam Papers

The document discusses verbs commonly used in ACCA exam papers to assess different levels of learning. It provides examples of verbs used to measure knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, and evaluation, and defines what examinees are expected to do with each verb. For example, verbs like "list" and "state" are used to assess knowledge, while verbs like "describe" and "explain" measure comprehension. Verbs like "apply" and "calculate" test application, and "analyze" and "compare and contrast" evaluate analysis skills. Finally, verbs such as "evaluate" and "appraise" assess evaluation abilities.

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Verbs Used in Acca Exam Papers

The document discusses verbs commonly used in ACCA exam papers to assess different levels of learning. It provides examples of verbs used to measure knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, and evaluation, and defines what examinees are expected to do with each verb. For example, verbs like "list" and "state" are used to assess knowledge, while verbs like "describe" and "explain" measure comprehension. Verbs like "apply" and "calculate" test application, and "analyze" and "compare and contrast" evaluate analysis skills. Finally, verbs such as "evaluate" and "appraise" assess evaluation abilities.

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VERBS USED IN ACCA

EXAM PAPERS
 Knowledge (what you are expected to know)
 Comprehension (what you are expected
understand).
 Application (can you apply your knowledge).
 Analysis (can you analyze the detail of what
you have learned).
 Evaluation (can you use your learning to
evaluate, make decisions or
recommendations).
Knowledge

Learning objective Verbs Used Definition

List Make a list of

Knowledge State Define

Express fully or clearly the


details/facts of Give the exact meaning of
Comprehension

Learning objective Verbs Used Definition

Describe Communicate the key features

Distinguish Highlight the differences between

make clear or intelligible, or state the


Explain meaning of
Comprehension

Recognize establish or select after


Identify consideration.

Use an example to describe or explain


Illustrate something
Application
Learning objective Verbs Used Definition

Apply Put to practical use

Calculate Ascertain or reckon mathematically

Application
Prove with certainty or exhibit by
Demonstrate practical means

Prepare Make or get ready for use.

Reconcile Make or prove consistent/compatible.

Solve Find and answer

Tabulate Arrange in a table.


Analysis
Learning objective Verbs Used Definition

Analyze Examine in detail the structure of

Categorize Place into defined class or division

Analysis
Shoe the similarities and/or differences
Compare and contrast between

Construct Build up or compile


Translate into intelligible or familiar
Interpret terms

Produce Create or bring into existence.

Discuss Examine in detail by argument


Evaluation

Learning objective Verbs Used Definition

Advise Counsel, inform or notify

Evaluation Evaluate Recommend

Appraise or assess the vale


of Advise on a course of action

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