Following CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification upgrade, understanding the verbs used in the syllabus, exam blueprints and exam tasks is critical to your success. These verbs signal the skill level required and shape how your exam answers should be written.
By understanding and responding to the verbs appropriately in an exam, you will be able to maximise the marks awarded. If you misinterpret a verb, your answer may fall short of what the examiner is looking for and you could lose marks.
This practical guide explains what each verb means and how to reflect this in your exam answers. Using examples from the pilot papers (applicable from May 2026 onwards) and key examiner insights, this resource will:
Clarify the meaning of key verbs and why they matter.
Show how misinterpreting verbs can cost valuable marks.
Provide real examples of strong and weak answers.
Offer tips to improve your technique and boost confidence.
Access this essential guide today and learn how to respond to exam tasks with precision and impact!