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Typical Commands for Short Response Items

Account for	Give reasons for e.g. Account for the mistake the traveller made at the airport.
Analyse	Show the essence of something by breaking it down into its component parts and examining each part in detail e.g. Analyse his theory on the effect of stress.
Apply	Use a known method or concept in a new situation to arrive at a new product e.g. Apply this rule to the proposed case outlined below.
Argue	Present the case for and/or against a particular proposition e.g. Argue the case that the arthritis of case 33 is related to stress.
Classify	Arrange in groups with the common features
Comment on	Present your opinion e.g. Comment on the politician's policy.
Compare	Look for similarities and differences e.g. Compare the two illustrations.
Contrast	Highlight differences e.g. Contrast the figure in the foreground with the figure in the background.
Criticise	Give opinions about facts and back your judgement by a discussion of the evidence. Analyse and evaluate e.g. Criticise the decision to close the stores early.
Deduce	Reach a conclusion by reasoning e.g. Deduce the effect that stress is likely to have on the workers.