Biology SL command terms

Question 1

define

Answer 1

give the precise meaning of the word

Question 2

draw

Answer 2

represent by means of pencil lines

Question 3

label

Answer 3

add labels to the diagram

Question 4

list

Answer 4

give sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation

Question 5

measure

Answer 5

find a value of the quantity

Question 6

state

Answer 6

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

Question 7

annotate

Answer 7

add a brief note (a short description) to a diagram, drawing or graph

Question 8

apply

Answer 8

use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation

Question 9

calculate

Answer 9

find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working

Question 10

describe

Answer 10

give a detailed account (just the features no further explanation)

Question 11

distinguish

Answer 11

give the differences between two or more terms

Question 12

estimate

Answer 12

find an estimate value for an unknown quantity (give the more or less value)

Question 13

identify

Answer 13

define based on some specific features

Question 14

outline

Answer 14

give a summary, a short description focused on crucial things

Question 15

analyze

Answer 15

interpret data to reach conclusions

Question 16

comment

Answer 16

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

Question 17

compare

Answer 17

give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items,
referring to both (all) of them throughout

Question 18

construct

Answer 18

represent or develop in graphical form

Question 19

deduce

Answer 19

reach a conclusion from the information given

Question 20

derive

Answer 20

manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship

Question 21

determine

Answer 21

find the only possible answer

Question 21

design

Answer 21

produce a plan or model

Question 22

discuss

Answer 22

give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against
the relative importance of various factors or comparisons of alternative
hypotheses

Question 23

evaluate

Answer 23

assess the implication and limitations

Question 24

explain

Answer 24

give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms

Question 25

predict

Answer 25

give an expected result

Question 26

show

Answer 26

give the steps in a calculation

Question 27

sketch

Answer 27

represent by means of a graph showing a line and labelled but unscaled axes,
but with important features (for example, intercept) clearly indicated

Question 28

solve

Answer 28

obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods

Question 29

suggest

Answer 29

propose a hypothesis or other possible answer