Command Words Flashcards
Identify/Name/Give/State
only need to present in brief form
Describe
must provide a statement or structure of characteristics / features
Explain
must relate cause and effect and/or make relationships between different things clear
Compare
talk about your understanding of the similarities and/or differences between different things - try to talk about both
Determine/Calculate
determine a number from given facts, figures or information
Draw
must draw diagram or structural formula
Estimate
determine an approximate value for something
Predict
suggest what may happen based on available information
Evaluate
make a judgement based on criteria; look closely and think about information given
Suggest
apply your knowledge and understanding to a new situation
Write
complete a chemical or word equation
Use your knowledge of [Chemistry // Aspect of Chemistry] to comment on
apply knowledge to the situation presented by making a statement of principles involved and/or relationships
