Command Words Flashcards
Analyse
Break something down into its component parts, this could be in relation to movement analysis.
Define
Require to give the meaning or definition of a word/term.
Describe
Account of something without reasons. Statements in the response need to be linked, for example “describe the lever system operating at the elbow”.
Discuss
Required to explore the issue/situation/problem that is being assessed in the question context, articulating different or contrasting viewpoint, for example advantages, disadvantages.
Explain
Requires a justification/exemplification of point based on some analysis or evaluation within the response. For example the format of the response maybe ‘Fact…before…therefore…’
Evaluate
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 subjects qualities and relation to its context.
Justify
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…’