In the table below there are lots of common words and phrases which appear in exam questions. You should be familiar with the meaning of them all. Some of these are particular to certain topics.
Complete the table and then do the questions.
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Word/Phrase |
Topic |
Page/Exercise/Qu. |
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Calculate |
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Find the value of |
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Evaluate |
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Work out |
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Simplify |
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Express |
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Find |
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Estimate |
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Explain why |
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Factorise |
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Prove that |
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Compare |
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Give your reasons |
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Justify your answer |
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Write down |
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Draw |
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Determine |
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Describe |
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Sketch |
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Construct |
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Solve |
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Given |
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How many |
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Define |
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What is |
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Convert |
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Use the method of |
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State |
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Approximate |
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Increase |
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Decrease |
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satisfy |
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Correct |
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Appropriate level of accuracy |
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