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

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
sublects qualities and relaton 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