Comand Words

Question 1

Analyse

Answer 1

Break something down into its component parts,this could be in relation to movement analysis

Question 2

Define

Answer 2

Required to give the meaning or definition of a word/term.

Question 3

Describe

Answer 3

Account of something without reasons. Statements in the response need to be linked,for example ‘Describe the lever system operating at the elbow’

Question 4

Discuss

Answer 4

Required to explore the issue/situation/problem that is being assessed in the question context,articulating different or contrasting viewpoint,for example advantages,disadvantages.

Question 5

Explain

Answer 5

Requires a justification/exemplification of point based on some analysis or evaluation within the response. For example,the format of the response maybe ‘Fact… because…therefore…’

Question 6

Evaluate

Answer 6

Review/analyse information,bringing it together to form a conclusion/judgment based on strengths/weaknesses,alternatives,relevant data or information. Come to a supported judgment of a subjects qualities and relation to its context

Question 7

Justify

Answer 7

Give reasons for answer. This could be a single response to extended writing answer depending on question context. For example ‘Justify the use of interval training to improve…’