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Learn the meanings and usage of the verbs inform and explain, and their synonyms and derived terms. Compare the differences and similarities between the two words with examples and anagrams.
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BetaBoth of your sentences are correct. This is just my attempt to explain this grammar point to you. When you use explain and an indirect object [i.o.], you need to use explain to vs. just explain. Notice the difference when I use explain in this example as a direct object: I explain the book [direct object]. You would not say: I explain the girl/her students[direct object—it is a very, very rare occasion that you would ever use it in that way].
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BetaInform and Explain Whatiswritingtoinform? Where do you find language that informs? •Newspaper Article. •Magazine Articles. •Information Leaflets. •Football Reports •School report. •Bullying incident in school. •Testing a new product. •Details from a meeting or a debate. Writing to inform is unbiased and does not give a point of view. It can be very ‘dry’ to read and it is often uninspiring. It is very factual.
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BetaWriting to inform, explain and describe In addition …, Similarly Is organised logically into paragraphs, which deal separately with each aspect of the subject to support the explanation, Includes connecting words and phrases which are linked to logic, e.g. therefore, consequently, however, in order to Includes specialist terminology where appropriate Is succinct (to the point)
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BetaAs verbs the difference between inform and explaining is that inform is (archaic|transitive) to instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge) while explaining is . As an adjective inform is without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed. As a noun explaining is explanation.
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BetaDescribe vs. Explain in Academic Settings. In academic settings, both description and explanation play vital roles in conveying knowledge effectively. The ability to describe involves presenting facts and observations in a straightforward manner, while the ability to explain requires the synthesis of knowledge and analytical skills to connect theories with observations and to offer insights into the broader implications.
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BetaWriting to inform focuses on providing facts, explanations, and details to educate the audience on a specific topic. On the other hand, writing to persuade aims to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action by appealing to their emotions, beliefs, or values.
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BetaOn the other hand, they inform students about specific dates, figures, and outcomes to ensure they grasp the factual content necessary for academic assessments. 8 While descriptions can be subjective, reflecting the speaker's personal perspective or artistic vision, information is typically objective and seeks to avoid personal bias, focusing instead on verifiable facts and data.
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BetaThey can often be used interchangeably, but tell has a more general and wider meaning and application than inform and notify which means that the latter two can often be replaced by tell but not always vice versa.. Here's an example: He told him that changes would be made.; He notified him that changes would be made.; He informed him that changes would be made.; They can be used interchangeably in the above sentences, but have a look at this:
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BetaInform & Explain - Download as a PDF or view online for free. Submit Search. Inform & Explain. Apr 10, 2009 Download as pptx, pdf 12 likes 24,425 views AI-enhanced description. Andy Fisher. This document discusses informing and explaining texts. It notes that informing texts present new information, while explaining texts reveal how or why processes or events occur. Common formats for each are listed, as well as features of texts that both inform and explain.
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