Command terms

Question 1

Describe

Answer 1

Give a detailed account

Question 2

Identify

Answer 2

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Question 3

Outline

Answer 3

Give a brief account or summary

Question 4

Comment

Answer 4

Give a judgement based on a given statement

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 /situations.

Question 8

Discuss

Answer 8

Offer a balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Clearly present opinions or conclusions with appropriate evidence.

Question 9

Evaluate

Answer 9

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

Question 10

To what extent

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Design

Answer 11

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Question 12

Investigate

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Predict

Answer 13

Give an expected result.