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*AQA A-Level Biology* > Command Words > Flashcards

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1
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Analyse

A

Separate information into components and identify their characteristics

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Annotate

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Add notation or labelling to a graph, diagram or other drawing

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3
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Apply

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Put into effect in a recognised way

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Argue

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Present a reasoned case

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5
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Assess

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Make an informed judgement

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Calculate

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Work out the value of something

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Comment

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Present an informed opinion

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Compare

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Identify similarities and/ or differences

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Complete

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Finish a task by adding to given information

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Consider

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Review and respond to given information

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Contrast

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Identify differences

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12
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Criticise

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Access worth against explicit expectations

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13
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Debate

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Present different perspectives on an issue

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14
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Deduce

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Draw conclusions from information provided

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15
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Define

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Specify meaning

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Describe

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Give an account of

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Design

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Set out how something will be done

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Determine

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Use given data or information to obtain an answer

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Develop

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Take forward or build upon given information

20
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Discuss

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Present key points

21
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Distinguish

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List the differences between different items

22
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Draw

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Produce a diagram

23
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Estimate

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Assign an approximate value

24
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Evaluate

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Judge from available evidence

25
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Explain

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Give reasons

26
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Explore

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Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

27
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Give

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Produce an answer from recall or from given information

28
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Identify

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Name or otherwise characterise

29
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Justify

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Support a case with evidence

30
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Label

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Provide appropriate names on a diagram

31
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List

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List a number of features or points without further elaboration

32
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Name

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Identify using a recognised technical term

33
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Outline

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Set out main characteristics

34
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Predict

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Give a plausible outcome

35
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Relate

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Give a technical term or its equivalent

36
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Show

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Provide structured evidence to reach a conclusion

37
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Sketch

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Draw approximately

38
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State

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Express in clear terms

39
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Suggest

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Present a possible case

*AQA A-Level Biology* (6 decks)

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