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 (Always label unless told NOT to do so)

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

Find value for a 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 brief notes to a diagram of 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 difference 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 between two or more items, referring to both (all) of them throughout

Question 18

Contrast

Answer 18

Give an account of the differences between two or more items referring to both (all) of them throughout

Question 19

Construct

Answer 19

Represent or develop in graphical form

Question 20

Deduce

Answer 20

Reach a conclusion from the information given

Question 21

Derive

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Design

Answer 22

Produce a plan, simulation or model

Question 23

Determine

Answer 23

Find the only possible answer

Question 24

Discuss

Answer 24

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

Question 25

Evaluate

Answer 25

Assess the implications and limitations

Question 26

Explain

Answer 26

Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms

Question 27

Predict

Answer 27

Give an expected result

Question 28

Show

Answer 28

Give the steps in a calculation or derivation

Question 29

Sketch

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Solve

Answer 30

Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods

Question 31

Suggest

Answer 31

Propose a hypothesis or possible answer