Command terms

Question 1

Describe

Answer 1

Give a detailed account

Question 2

Identify

Answer 2

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities (used on the HL research methods paper)

Question 3

Outline

Answer 3

Give a brief account or summary

Question 4

Comment

Answer 4

Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation (used on the HL research methods paper)

Question 5

Explain

Answer 5

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

Question 6

Suggest

Answer 6

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer (used on the HL research methods paper)

Question 7

Contrast (ERQ)

Answer 7

Give an account of the differences between two/or more items or situations, referring to all of them throughout

Question 8

Discuss (ERQ)

Answer 8

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence

Question 9

Evaluate (ERQ)

Answer 9

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations

Question 10

To what extent? (ERQ)

Answer 10

Consider the merits or otherwise of an argument/concept. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument