1) Calculate a) A numerical answer is needed. You should show your working, especially where there is more than one step in the calculation. b) This is used where an accurate drawing is required. This often requires you to use ruler and compasses to make an accurate drawing. c) This is a general term meaning several similar things such as calculate, measure, etc. d) This is generally used in equation questions and means that you should find the value of the unknown 2) Complete a) This is another way of saying calculate. b) You have been told the result of a calculation, simplification etc and you need to write down step by step working that shows how this answer is obtained. c) You should fill in the gaps that have been left in the table or calculation. d) You are expected to find a quantity by using a measuring instrument. 3) Construct a) You are expected to find a quantity by using a measuring instrument. b) You have to give reasons for your answer. c) This is another way of saying calculate. d) This is used where an accurate drawing is required. 4) Describe a) This is a general term meaning several similar things such as calculate, measure, etc. b) You need to state the main points about something. c) You should finish the graph which has only been partially completed. d) You are expected to find a quantity by using a measuring instrument. 5) Explain a) You should show your working, especially where there is more than one step in the calculation. b) This is used where an accurate drawing is required. c) You have to give reasons for your answer. d) You need to state the main points about something. 6) Find a) This is a general term meaning several similar things such as calculate, measure, etc. b) This is another way of saying calculate. c) You have been told the result of a calculation, simplification etc and you need to write down step by step working that shows how this answer is obtained. d) You have to give reasons for your answer. 7) Measure a) This is another way of saying calculate. b) A numerical answer is needed. c) You should fill in the gaps that have been left in the table or calculation. d) You are expected to find a quantity by using a measuring instrument. 8) Show that a) This is another way of saying calculate. b) You need to state the main points about something. c) This is a general term meaning several similar things such as calculate, measure, etc. d) You have been told the result of a calculation, simplification etc and you need to write down step by step working that shows how this answer is obtained. 9) Solve a) This is a general term meaning several similar things such as calculate, measure, etc. b) This is generally used in equation questions and means that you should find the value of the unknown c) You are expected to find a quantity by using a measuring instrument. d) You need to state the main points about something. 10) Work out a) A numerical answer is needed. b) You need to state the main points about something. c) This is another way of saying calculate. d) This is used where an accurate drawing is required.

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