Command Words Flashcards
1
Q
Compare?
A
Identify similarities and differences
between two or more factors.
2
Q
Define?
A
Give a clear meaning.
3
Q
Distinguish?
A
Identify the differences between 2 or more factors. Use where/but/however.
4
Q
Explain?
A
Give details about how and why something is as it is. What is the impact on the business? “therefore……”
5
Q
State?
A
Pick key factors and name them.
6
Q
Identify?
A
Give the name or defining characteristics of something.
7
Q
Name?
A
Identify or make a list.
8
Q
Outline?
A
State the main features. This needs more detail than just a list.
9
Q
Suggest?
A
State a possible reason or course of action (no development needed).
10
Q
Justify?
A
Give reasons for (this is beneficial because or this will result in).
11
Q
Discuss?
A
Advantages and disadvantages.
