Command Words

Question 1

Assess

Answer 1

Requires reasoned argument of factors to reach a judgement regarding their importance/relevance to the question context. For example ‘assess the relative importance of….’

Question 2

Analyse

Answer 2

Break something down into its component parts, this could be in relation to movement analysis

Question 3

Describe

Answer 3

Account of something without reasons. Statements need to be linked, for example ‘describe the lever system operating at the elbow….’

Question 4

Examine

Answer 4

Requires a justification/exemplification of a point based on some analysis pr evaluation within the response. For example, ‘examine the role of the first class lever system…’

Question 5

Evaluate

Answer 5

Review/analyse information, bringing it together to form a conclusion/judgement based on strengths and weaknesses

Question 6

Justify

Answer 6

Give reasons for answers. This could be a single response to extended writing answers depending on question context