Command Terms

Question 1

Analyze

Answer 1

Break down into components or essential features of a concept

Question 2

Apply

Answer 2

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue

Question 3

Compare

Answer 3

Examine and note the similarities or differences of given concepts

Question 4

Compare and Contrast

Answer 4

Finding similarities and differences between two theories, ideas or concepts

Question 5

Contrast

Answer 5

Showing the differences between two or more ideas, theories or experiment

Question 6

Define

Answer 6

Give a definition for the meaning of an idea or concept

Question 7

Describe

Answer 7

Give a description of a concept

Question 8

Discuss

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Distinguish

Answer 9

tell apart; differentiate; recognize two or more separate concepts

Question 10

Evaluate

Answer 10

Examine and judge carefully by referring to the advantages and disadvantages or two or more concepts

Question 11

Examine

Answer 11

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes of a conceptConsider a concept by uncovering all aspects

Question 12

Explain

Answer 12

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes of a concept

Question 13

Outline

Answer 13

Briefly summarize

Question 14

State

Answer 14

Briefly answer without going too much into detail

Question 15

To What Extent

Answer 15

Consider the advantages and disadvantages or a concept with evidence and opinions