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In the exam you could be asked to explain what is meant by one thing and contrast it with something else.
How do we explain the difference between things?
Let us look at this example:
EXPLAIN the difference
Question
Explain the difference between a private and public meeting.
NOTE 1
Look at the marks allocated. If 8 marks are given, then FOUR differences must be found; if 6 marks, then THREE differences; if 4 marks, then TWO differences.
NOTE 2
When you are asked to explain, DO NOT put in an example unless you are asked for one as well.
STEP ONE
• Look at the descriptions (or the definitions, if there are) of both types of meetings.
• 2. Highlight where the same aspect is considered, but handled differently in the two types of meeting.
STEP TWO Underline
Public meetings may be attended by any member of the
public and are usually held to discuss political issues or
matters of social, environmental and economic interest. .
Notices of these meetings usually appear in newspapers,
pamphlets and on posters. As a rule no binding decisions
are taken at public meetings.
Examples are political rallies, public marches, meetings
dealing with anti-animal cruelty matters, religious
campaign gatherings, etc
STEP TWO continued Underline
Although non-members are sometimes invited to
attend private meetings, these meetings are
usually attended by members only. Only members
are allowed to vote, and binding decisions may be
taken. Notices are sent directly to members. The
most common private meetings are general
meetings, committee meetings and command
(management) meetings. Meetings of sports clubs,
cultural societies, school governing bodies, church
councils etc. are all examples of private meetings.
STEP THREE
Write down each underlined point for the public
meeting as a contrast to the same point under
the private meeting.
How to express the differences
Words like “but”, “however” and
“yet” indicate that a difference is
being pointed out.
ANSWER
• Public meetings may be attended
by any member of the public, but
private meetings are usually open
to members only.
[2]
ANSWER
• Notices of public meetings usually
appear in the media, but for
private meetings notices are sent
personally to members.
[2]
ANSWER
• Usually no binding decisions are taken at public meetings. However, at private meetings, members may vote and binding decisions can be taken.
[2]