Exam command words

Question 1

Define

Answer 1

• define the key term - no need for examples or elaboration
• usually worth 2 marks

Question 2

Briefly Explain

Answer 2

• define the key term + elaborate (examples, application, purpose)
• usually worth 3 marks

Question 3

Explain

Answer 3

• define all key terms
• elaborate
• application - CONTEXT
• usually worth 5 marks

Question 4

analyse

Answer 4

• define all key terms (knowledge)
• Advantages + disadvantages - comparisons (analyse)
• Context to the question (application)
• Usually worth 8 marks

Question 5

Discuss

Answer 5

• Define all key terms (knowledge)
• Context of the questions (application)
• elaboration and comparisons - WHY? Pros + cons (analyse) - be specific
• EVALUATION - suggesting/predicting the outcome of this - or an alternative option. yes or no??

Question 6

Evaluate

Answer 6

• all same points from “discuss”
• • further stronger evaluation - suggestions, predictions - apply all of this to the case study/question
• usually worth 11 - 20 marks

Question 7

Justify

Answer 7

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