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Describe or explain?

One of the most important ways to prepare for an exam is to know your command words — those words that tell you what you have to do when answering a question. This Improve Your Grade looks at two of the most common command words

Flooded footpath on the River Nene

At GCSE, the most frequent command words are ‘describe’ and ‘explain’, and it is vital that you know the difference between them if you want to get full marks. Look at the following examples of case study questions about flood management.

1 Name a river flood management scheme. Describe the features of this scheme. (6 marks)

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