Command Verbs

Question 1

What are the types of questions?

Answer 1

1. Knowledge
2. Comprehension
3. Application
4. Analysis
5. Evaluation

Question 2

What are the verbs expected for the knowledge type questions?

Answer 2

• Define: to specify a meaning
• Identify, name, give example: recall facts
• Describe: write about the characteristics of something = define + describe style / quality / price
• Comment on: to state facts and give details on a given subject = define + comment on / describe

Question 3

What are the verbs expected for the Comprehension type questions?

Answer 3

• Explain How / Why
• Outline

Question 4

What is the answer structure for the Comprehension style question?

Answer 4

1. Define any key terms
2. Describe What is done / How something is done
3. Explain:
   - Give reasons why its done
   - Describe something so it can be understood

Connection words: because / therefore / as a result

Question 5

What are the verbs expected for the Application type questions?

Answer 5

• How / Why + option (choice or preference)
• Explain How / Why + option (choice or preference)

Question 6

What is the answer structure for the Application style question?

Answer 6

1. Define any key terms
2. Describe key terms
3. Explain why or how
4. Conclude: clarify why that option

Make connections between knowledge of “x” and why “x” is the best option.

Question 7

What are the verbs expected for the Analysis type questions?

Answer 7

• Compare
• Analyse

Question 8

What is the answer structure for the Analysis style question?

Answer 8

1. Describe key terms
2. Identify what is being compared
3. Describe and explain what there is in common (reasons for similarities)
4. Describe and explain why they are different (reasons for differences)

• Connection words: However / although / yet / nevertheless / in contrast

Question 9

What are the verbs expected for the Evaluation type questions?

Answer 9

• Evaluate
• Demonstrate
• Asses

Question 10

What is the answer structure for the Evaluation style questions?

Answer 10

1. Define key terms
2. Define what is evaluated
3. Explain why it is done
4. List advantages
5. List disadvantages
6. Conclude
   - Judge
   - Justify

**Discuss the importance, value, quality, relevance and/or effectiveness of whatever is being discussed.

Question 11

What are the lengths of answers?

Answer 11

• Knowledge: 1 to 2 paragraphs
• comprehension: 1 to 1.5 paper sides
• Application: 1.5 to 3 paper sides
• Analysis: 4 paper sides
• Evaluation: 4 to 6 paper sides