Command Terms

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Define

Question 2

Represent by means of pencil lines.

Answer 2

Draw

Question 3

Add labels to a diagram.

Answer 3

Label

Question 4

Give a sequence of names or other brief answer with no explanation.

Answer 4

List

Question 5

Find 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

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

Answer 8

Apply

Question 9

Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stage in the working.

Answer 9

Calculation

Question 10

Give a detailed account.

Answer 10

Describe

Question 11

Give the difference between two or more different items.

Answer 11

Distinguish

Question 12

Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.

Answer 12

Estimate

Question 13

Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.

Answer 13

Identify

Question 14

Give a brief account or summary.

Answer 14

Outline

Question 15

Interpret data to reach a conclusion.

Answer 15

Analyse

Question 16

Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

Answer 16

Comment

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Compare

Question 18

Represent or develop in graphical form.

Answer 18

Construct

Question 19

Reach a conclusion from the information given.

Answer 19

Deduce

Question 20

Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship.

Answer 20

Derive

Question 21

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Answer 21

Design

Question 22

Find the only possible answer.

Answer 22

Determine

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Discuss

Question 24

Assess the implication and limitations.

Answer 24

Evaluate

Question 25

Give a detailed account of causes, reasons, or mechanisms.

Answer 25

Explain

Question 26

Give an expected result.

Answer 26

Predict

Question 27

Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

Answer 27

Show

Question 28

Represent by means of graph showing a line and labeled but unscaled axes but with important features (intercepts, for example).

Answer 28

Sketch

Question 29

Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.

Answer 29

Solve

Question 30

Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer.

Answer 30

Suggest