MYP Command Terms

Question 1

analyze

Answer 1

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and
relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions

Question 2

annotate

Answer 2

add brief notes to a diagram or graph

Question 3

apply

Answer 3

Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances.

Question 4

appraise

Answer 4

To evaluate, judge or consider text or a piece of work

Question 5

argue

Answer 5

Challenge or debate an issue or idea with the purpose of persuading or committing someone
else to a particular stance or action.

Question 6

calculate

Answer 6

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.

Question 7

classify

Answer 7

arrange or order by class or category

Question 8

comment

Answer 8

Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

Question 9

compare

Answer 9

Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations,
referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Question 10

compare and contrast

Answer 10

Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations,
referring to both (all) of them throughout.
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Question 11

construct

Answer 11

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form

Question 12

contrast

Answer 12

Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to
both (all) of them throughout.

Question 13

deduce

Answer 13

Reach a conclusion from the information given.

Question 14

define

Answer 14

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity

Question 15

demonstrate

Answer 15

Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical
application

Question 16

derive

Answer 16

Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship