Basic English Language Skills Basic English Language Skills
Consider:
Carefully examine some-
thing and give a judgement 
or opinion.
Illustrate:
Use a picture, diagram, chart, 
or concrete example to clarify 
a point.
Justify:
Give good reasons for some-
thing
Prove:    
Establish the truth/acuracy of 
something by giving factual 
evidence or logical reasons.
Outline:
Present information in a brief, 
clear and logical manner.
Summarise:
Give the main points
Identify:
Name or list the most important 
features or characteristics.
Interpret:
Clarify or explain something in 
a more easily understood form, 
usually in a practical way.