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. Statements 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 viewpoints, for example advantages, disadvantages.

Question 5

Explain

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Evaluate

Answer 6

Review/analyse information, bringing it together to form a conclusion/judgement based on strengths/weaknesses, alternatives, relevant data or information. Come to a supported judgement of a subject’s qualities and relation to its context

Question 7

Justify

Answer 7

Give reasons for and against 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…’