Command Words

Question 1

What type of answer would you give if the question uses the command word List?

Answer 1

Your answer should be a list - the number of items you need to list depends on the number of marks available.

Question 2

What type of answer would you give if the question uses the following command words: State, Identify, Give and Name?

Answer 2

Your answer should be a simple sentence, the number of items you need to state/identify/give/name depends on the numer of marks available.

Question 3

How would you answer a question using the discuss command word?

Answer 3

In your answer you should include details.

Question 4

What type of answer would you give if the question uses the explain command word?

Answer 4

In your answer you should make a point and then expand on each point (by giving examples or reasons) t make sure you are explaining the point.

Question 5

What type of answer would you give if the question uses the describe command word?

Answer 5

You should compare different points of view, giving evidence to back up the points you make; you should reach a conclusion about the topic you have been discussing. Remember to think about spelling, punctuation and grammar.