Command Words

Question 1

Assess

Answer 1

Requires reasoned argument of factors to reach a judgement regarding their importance to the question context.

Question 2

Analyse

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Discuss

Answer 3

Required to explore the issue/situation/problem that is being assessed in the question context, articulating different or contrasting viewpoints, for example advantages, disadvantages

Question 4

Examine

Answer 4

Requires a justification/exemplification of a point based on some analysis or 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/weaknesses, alternatives, relevant data or information. Come to a supported judgement of a subject’s qualities and relation to its context

Question 6

Justify

Answer 6

Give reasons for answers. This could be a single response to extended writing answers depending on question context. For example, ‘Justify the use of interval training to improve