How to approach the question verb – Evaluate
VERB:
DEFINITION:
EVALUATE
Make a judgment based on criteria; determine the value of
QUESTION:
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INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE
Opening sentence: State the issue clearly, and give an opinion on the question.
Look for the key words of the question.
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BODY OF THE RESPONSE
Step 1: Identify the key areas and topics you have studied which might
be useful in answering the question.
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Step 2: Choose some of these key areas and write about each in a
separate paragraph.
USEFUL KEY WORDS:
 important
 valuable
 improve
 effectively
 enhance
 inadequate
1. State the topic area.
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2. Then explain its value: Why is it important? Is it effective? Support with examples.
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CONCLUDING SENTENCE
Summarise: Relate back to the question. Remember to make a judgment on value using words
such as ‘important’ or ‘valuable’
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