Command Terms

Question 1

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure

Answer 1

Analyse

Question 2

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

Answer 2

Annotate

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Apply

Question 4

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working

Answer 4

Calculate

Question 5

Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation

Answer 5

Comment

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Compare

Question 7

Display information in a diagram or logical form

Answer 7

Construct

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Contrast

Question 9

Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application

Answer 9

Demonstrate

Question 10

Give detailed account

Answer 10

Describe

Question 11

Give a balanced review with a clear presentations and evidences

Answer 11

Discuss

Question 12

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

Answer 12

Distinguish

Question 13

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strength and limitations

Answer 13

Evaluate

Question 14

Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue

Answer 14

Examine

Question 15

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

Answer 15

Explain

Question 16

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Answer 16

Identify

Question 17

Use the knowledge and understanding to recognise trends and draw conclusions from given information

Answer 17

Interpret

Question 18

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion

Answer 18

Justify

Question 19

Add labels to a diagram

Answer 19

Labels

Question 20

Give a brief account or summary

Answer 20

Outline

Question 21

Present an advisable course pf action with appropriate supporting evidence / reason in relation to a given situation, problem or issue

Answer 21

Recommend

Question 22

Mark the position of points on a diagram

Answer 22

Plot

Question 23

Pot a given date or information from a stimulus / source into suitable format

Answer 23

Prepare

Question 24

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

Answer 24

State

Question 25

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer

Answer 25

Suggest

Question 26

Considering the points or negatives of an argument before concluding

Answer 26

To what extent