When taking exams, it is particularly important to consider the question requirements carefully to make sure you understand exactly what is being asked, and whether each question part has to be answer in the context of the scenario or is more general. You also need to be sure that you understand all the tasks that the question is asking you to perform.
考试时，考生需要认真的去考虑问题的要求，确保能够准确的理解问题问的是什么，确保每一个问题都结合案例做了回答。考生必须确保对问题包含的任务理解到位。
The different levels of the ACCA Qualification each address different intellectual levels
ACCA考试在不同的阶段有不同的智力要求。
ACCA examiners often highlight the lack of understanding of the requirements of question verbs as the most serious weakness in many candidates’ scripts. Given below are some common question verbs used in the exams.
考官多次强调考生在答题题的过程中产生的至严重的问题就是不能准确理解要求当中的动词，下面是一些在考试的问题中常见的动词
QUESTION VERBS
Analyse
Intellectual level 2, 3 Actual meaning Break into separate parts and discuss, examine, or interpret each part
Key tips Give reasons for the current situation or what has happened.
Apply
Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning
To put into action pertinently and/or relevantly
Key tips :Properly apply the scenario/case.
Assess
Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning
To judge the worth, importance, evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance
Key tips :Determine the strengths/weaknesses/importance/significance/ability to contribute.
Calculate
Intellectual level 2, 3 Actual meaning
To ascertain by computation, to make an estimate of; evaluate, to perform a mathematical process
Key tips : Provide description along with numerical calculations.
Comment
Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning
To remark or express an opinion
Key tips : Your answer should include an explanation, illustration or criticism.
Compare
Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning
Examine two or more things to identify similarities and differences
Key tips :Clearly explain the resemblances or differences.
Conclusion
Intellectual level 2, 3 Actual meaning
The result or outcome of an act or process or event, final arrangement or settlement Key tips :End your answer well, with a clear decision.
Criticize
Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning
Present the weaknesses/problems; evaluate comparative worth. Don’t explain the situation. Instead, analyse it
Key tips :Criticism often involves analysis.
Define
Intellectual level 1 Actual meaning
Give the meaning; usually a meaning specific to the course or subject
Key tips :Explain the exact meaning because usually definitions are short.
Describe
Intellectual level 1, 2 Actual meaning
Give a detailed account or key features. List characteristics, qualities and parts
Key tips :Make a picture with words; identification is not sufficient.
Discuss
Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning
Consider and debate/argue about the pros and cons of an issue. Examine in detail by using arguments in favour or against
Key tips :Write about any conflict, compare and contrast.
Evaluate
Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning
Determine the scenario in the light of the arguments for and against
Key tips :Mention evidence/case/point/issue to support evaluation.
Explain
Intellectual level 1, 2 Actual meaning
Make an idea clear. Show logically how a concept is developed. Give the reason for an event
Key tips :Don’t just provide a list of points, add in some explanation of the points you are discussing.
Illustrate
Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning
Give concrete examples. Explain clearly by using comparisons or examples
Key tips :Add in some description.
Interpret
Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning
Comment on, give examples, describe relationships
Key tips :Include explanation and evaluation.
List
Intellectual level 1 Actual meaning
List several ideas, aspects, events, things, qualities, reasons, etc
Key tips :Don’t discuss, just make a list.
Outline
Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning
Describe main ideas, characteristic, or events
Key tips :Briefly explain the highlighted points.
Recommend
Intellectual level 3 Actual meaning
Advise the appropriate actions to pursue in terms the recipient will understand
Key tips :Give advice or counsel.
Relate
Intellectual level 2, 3 Actual meaning
Show the connections between ideas or events
Key tips :Relate to real time examples.
State
Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning
Explain precisely
Key tips :Focus on the exact point.
Summarise
Intellectual level 2 Actual meaning
Give a brief, condensed account include conclusions. Avoid unnecessary details
Key tips :Remember to conclude your explanation.
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