AICE English General Paper: Command Words & To What Extent

Analyse

examine something in detail to determine its meaning, identify its elements and determine the relationship between them

To what extent?

explaining how much you agree with the idea being posed/asking if you agree or disagree with the idea

Assess

make an informed judgement

Summarise

select and present the main points, without detail

Explain

set out purposes or reasons/make the relationship between things evident/provide why and/or how and support with relevant evidence

Justify

support a case with evidence/reasoning