Command Words

Question 1

Compare

Answer 1

Describe similarities and differences.

Question 2

Asses

Answer 2

Consider several options or arguments, weigh them up to come to a conclusion.

Question 3

Comment on

Answer 3

Add your own view, or opinion, or interpretation to a fact/group of facts. This means you should ‘think like a geographer’.

Question 4

Evaluate

Answer 4

Consider several options or arguments, then come to a conclusion about their importance/success.

Question 5

Discuss

Answer 5

Set out BOTH sides of an argument (for and against), then come to a conclusion.

Question 6

To what extent

Answer 6

Study the evidence and decide how closely you agree with the view or information; include both sides of the argument.

Question 7

Justify

Answer 7

Give reasons for how true you think the idea is, based on the evidence you have seen.

Question 8

Analyse

Answer 8

Break down the content of a topic, or issue, into sub-topics in order to show you have an in depth understanding of it.