Command Terms

Question 1

Define

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Draw

Answer 2

Represent by means of pencil lines.

Question 3

Label

Answer 3

Add labels to a diagram.

Question 4

List

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Measure

Answer 5

Measure

Question 6

State

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Annotate

Answer 7

Add brief notes to a diagram 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.

Question 11

Distinguish

Answer 11

Give the differences between two or more different items.

Question 12

Estimate

Answer 12

Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.

Question 13

Identify

Answer 13

Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.

Question 14

Outline

Answer 14

Give a brief account or summary.

Question 15

Analyze

Answer 15

Interpret data to reach conclusions.

Question 16

Comment

Answer 16

Give a judgment 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

Design

Answer 21

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Question 22

Determine

Answer 22

Find the only possible answer.

Question 23

Discuss

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Evaluate

Answer 24

Assess the implications and limitations.

Question 25

Explain

Answer 25

Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms.

Question 26

Predict

Answer 26

Give an expected result.

Question 27

Show

Answer 27

Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

Question 28

Sketch

Answer 28

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

Question 29

Solve

Answer 29

Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.

Question 30

Suggest

Answer 30

Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer.