Command Terms

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Analyze

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

Answer 6

Compare

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Compare and Contrast

Question 8

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form

Answer 8

Construct

Question 9

Reach a conclusion from the information given.

Answer 9

Deduce

Question 10

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept, or physical quantity

Answer 10

Define

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Demonstrate

Question 12

Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship

Answer 12

Derive

Question 13

Give a detailed account

Answer 13

Describe

Question 14

Produce a plan, simulation, or model

Answer 14

Design

Question 15

Obtain the only possible answer

Answer 15

Determine

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Discuss

Question 17

Give the differences between two or more concepts or items

Answer 17

Distinguish

Question 18

Represent by means of a labeled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A straight edge should be used for straight lines, Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve

Answer 18

Draw

Question 19

Obtain an approximate value

Answer 19

Estimate

Question 20

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations

Answer 20

Evaluate

Question 21

Give a detailed account of reasons or causes

Answer 21

Explain

Question 22

Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s)

Answer 22

Formulate

Question 23

Use the preceding work to obtain the required result

Answer 23

Hence

Question 24

It is suggested that the preceding work is used, but other methods could also receive credit

Answer 24

Hence or Otherwise

Question 25

Provide an answer from a given number of possibilities

Answer 25

Identify

Question 26

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion

Answer 26

Justify

Question 27

Add labels to a diagram

Answer 27

Label

Question 28

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation

Answer 28

List

Question 29

Obtain a value for a quantity

Answer 29

Measure

Question 30

Give a brief account or summary

Answer 30

Outline

Question 31

Mark the position of points on a diagram

Answer 31

Plot

Question 32

Give an expected result

Answer 32

Predict