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Account for
Command word Command words
Definition
State reasons for, report on; give an account of; narrate a series of events or transactions.
Example: 'Account for the failure of the test.' Answer: give reasons, in order.
Found in: 2025 HSC marking guidelines, sample exam and familiarisation guidelines, school notes, past SDD papers.
Where it is used in the test
Syllabus area: Command words.
Question types it can appear in
- Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.
Study links
- Flashcard: Account for in Command Words and Question-type Skills · study that set
- Memorise: NESA key verbs: what each one asks for
How to use it in an answer
How to approach it
Technique from the syllabus and marking guidelines
State reasons for, report on; give an account of; narrate a series of events or transactions.
Pattern: 'Account for the failure of the test.' Answer: give reasons, in order.
Technique for the question types
- Short answer: One clear point per mark, use the stimulus and course terms, and answer the command word.
Common mistakes
General advice
- Answer the command word: outline gives main points only, explain gives a reason or cause, discuss gives both sides.
Related terms
Same group in the syllabus: Identify · Outline · Describe · Distinguish · Compare · Contrast · Explain · Discuss · Analyse · Assess · Evaluate · Justify · Define · Construct
In Command wordsAnalyse →