Command Terms

Question 1

Analyze

Answer 1

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.

Question 2

Comment

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Compare and Contrast

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Critique

Answer 4

Provide a critical review or commentary, especially in literature

Question 5

Discuss

Answer 5

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 6

Evaluate

Answer 6

To assess the implications and limitations; to make judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.

Question 7

Examine

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Explore

Answer 8

Undertake a systematic process of discovery

Question 9

Identify

Answer 9

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature

Question 10

Interpret

Answer 10

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information

Question 11

Justify

Answer 11

Give valid reasons evidence to support and answer or conclusion

Question 12

Outline

Answer 12

Give a brief account

Question 13

Select

Answer 13

Choose from a list or group

Question 14

Summarize

Answer 14

Abstract a general theme or major points

Question 15

Synthesize

Answer 15

Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding

Question 16

Use

Answer 16

Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice

Question 17

Describe

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Explain

Answer 18

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes (see also “Justify”)

Question 19

Investigate

Answer 19

Observe, study or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to
establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Question 20

To what extent question

Answer 20

Say to what extent you agree with the question
mention of the of the statement of inquiry
look at both sides, balanced
mention the other side’s argument
think about the words: innovation and crisis
why
connect it to the crisis
detailed example