Command Words

Question 1

Analyse

Answer 1

Bresk 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 this 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 advantages, disadvantages.

Question 5

Explain

Answer 5

Requires a justification/exemplification of a point based on some analysis or evaluation within the response. For example, the format of the response may be ‘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 subjects qualities and relation to its context.

Question 8

Justify

Answer 8

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