Command Words

Question 1

Advise/recommend

Answer 1

Present key points about different ideas or pros & cons of an idea. Make a choice from those given and use evidence from the information provided in the item to support that choice. Eg: “Recommend which is the better option for Sonia to take.”

Question 2

Analyse

Answer 2

Separate the information into its components and explain their characteristics and their relationship to the context. Use the knowledge and understanding from the specification that underpins the question. Eg: “Analyse one way in which a stakeholder of Krispy Kreme may be affected by the opening of a new store.”

Question 3

Calculate

Answer 3

Use the given material to perform a calculation. Eg: “Calculate the average monthly profit made by the café between January and March 2015. Show all workings. Give your answer to the nearest point (£).”

Question 4

Define, describe or “What is meant by…”

Answer 4

Give the meaning of a word or phrase. Eg: “Describe what is meant by ‘span of control’ in an organisation chart.”

Question 5

Evaluate

Answer 5

Make a judgement, appraising and ascribing value to the evidence that has been provided and in the light of its analysis. Eg: “You must evaluate which are seen as the biggest impact. Use evidence to support your answer.”

Question 6

Explain

Answer 6

Set out the purposes or reasons. Eg: “Explain one way Sonya could improve her cash flow problems.”

Question 7

Give, Identify, List or State

Answer 7

Name or characterise. Eg: “Identify two drawbacks to Krispy Kreme of using responsibly sourced ingredients.”