"command words" are a big deal in education these days
They tell you what sort of answer is being requested. They are effectively the instructions on how to answer the question, how long you need to spend on it.
"Explain" needs you to write an essay or proof - its a long form, thorough answer.
"State" needs just a list, or single short sentence.
If you can't imagine why the basic instructions of an exam being different and unfamiliar on the dsy might be stressful, then you're more autistic than me.
Or being a cunt on purpose.
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Invisible Wizard - 13th Level Scrote, Wed 13 May 2026, 8:23,
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