Command Words

Question 1

Analyse

Answer 1

Break someone into its component part, this could be in relation to movement analysis.

Question 2

Define

Answer 2

Required to give a definition of a meaning/word.

Question 3

Describe

Answer 3

Account of something without reason. 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 and 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 if the response maybe ‘Fact… because… therefore.’

Question 6

Evaluate

Answer 6

Review/ analyse information, bringing it together to form a conclusion/ judgement based on strength/ weakness, alternatives, relevant data or information. Come to a supported judgement of a subjects qualities and relation to its content.

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…’