There is one thing that you can do right now to instantly raise your grade –
Understand what the question is asking you to do!
Argue = persuade someone of one viewpoint.
Argue both sides = explore both viewpoints
Advise = for English, make suggestions, explore possibilities, explain how it can be done
Describe = list what it is / what happens
Discuss = write about all aspects of; find two sides to the argument
Explain = explain how or why it happens
Explore = write about all aspects of
Give evidence = quote, give examples, explain rules (depending on the Subject)