Bio- Command Terms

Question 1

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept, or physical quantity

Answer 1

Define

Question 2

Represent by means of a labeled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil.

Answer 2

Draw

Question 3

Add labels to a diagram

Answer 3

Label

Question 4

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation

Answer 4

List

Question 5

Obtain a value for a quantity

Answer 5

Measure

Question 6

Give a specific name, value, or other brief answer without explanation or calculation

Answer 6

State

Question 7

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

Answer 7

Annotate

Question 8

Obtain a numerical answer, showing the relevant stages in the working

Answer 8

Calculate

Question 9

Give a detailed account

Answer 9

Describe

Question 10

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

Answer 10

Explain

Question 11

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

Answer 11

Distinguish

Question 12

Obtain an approximate value

Answer 12

Estimate

Question 13

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Answer 13

Identify

Question 14

Give a brief account or summary

Answer 14

Outline

Question 15

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

Answer 15

Analyze

Question 16

Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation

Answer 16

Comment

Question 17

Give an account of the similarities between two or more items or situations, referring to all of them throughout.

Answer 17

Compare

Question 18

Give an account of the similarities and differences between two or more items or situations, referring to all of them throughout.

Answer 18

Compare and Contrast

Question 19

Reach a conclusion from the information given

Answer 19

Deduce

Question 20

Produce a plan, simulation, or model

Answer 20

Design

Question 21

Obtain the only possible answer

Answer 21

Determine

Question 22

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors, or hypotheses. Opinions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence

Answer 22

Discuss

Question 23

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations

Answer 23

Evaluate

Question 24

Give an expected result

Answer 24

Predict

Question 25

Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labeled as appropriate). Should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should incudes relevant features.

Answer 25

Sketch

Question 26

Propose a solution, hypothesis, or other possible answer

Answer 26

Suggest