Command Terms

Question 1

Describe

Answer 1

Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.

Question 2

Identity

Answer 2

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing factor or feature. (avoid putting all possibilities)

Question 3

Outline

Answer 3

Give a brief account or summary.

Question 4

Comment

Answer 4

Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

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.

Question 7

Contrast

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Discuss

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

Answer 9

To assess the implications and limitations; to make judgments about the ideas, works,solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.
Make an appraisal of the advantages (strengths) and limitations

Question 10

To what extent

Answer 10

Consider the merits of the argument. Clearly present opinions and conclusions and support them with evidences.