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 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 difference between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) 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

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