Command Words

Question 1

Outline

Answer 1

Make a number of brief statements appropriate to the questions asked.
1 mark per statement.

Question 2

Describe

Answer 2

Make a number of factual points, which may be characteristics of features. They can be straightforward or develop them further.
1 mark for each point/development.

Question 3

Discuss

Answer 3

Make relevant points and discuss the advantages or disadvantages.
1 mark for each discussion/development

Question 4

Compare

Answer 4

Demonstrate understanding of similarities and differences between two things.
1 mark for each point

Question 5

Justify

Answer 5

Give good reasons to support suggestions pr explain the issue raised in the question.
1 mark for each accurate justification/development.