Command Words

Question 1

Analyse

Answer 1

Break something down into its component parts, this could be in relation to movement analysis

Question 2

Define

Answer 2

Required to give the meaning or definition of a word/ term

Question 3

Describe

Answer 3

Account of something without reasons. Statments in the response need to be linked, for example’Describe the lever system operating at the elbow

Question 4

Discuss

Answer 4

Required to explore the issue/situation/problem that is being assessed in the question context, articulating different or contrasting viewpoint, for example advantage, disadvantage

Question 5

Explain

Answer 5

Requires a justification/ecemplification of point based on some analysis or evaluation within the reasons. For example, the format of the response maybe ‘Fact…because…therefore…’

Question 6

Evaluate

Answer 6

Review/analysis information, bringing it together to form a conclusion/judgement based on strength/weakness, alternatives, relevant data or relation to its context.

Question 7

Justify

Answer 7

Give reasons for answer. This could be a single response to extended writing answer depending on question context. For example ‘justify the use of interval training to improve…’