Command Words Flashcards

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Analyse

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Break something down into its component parts, this could be in relation to movement analysis

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Define

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Required to give the meaning or definition of a word/term

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Describe

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Account of something without reasons. Statements in the response need to be linked, for example ‘Describe the lever system operating at the elbow’

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Discuss

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Required to explore the issue/situation/problem that is being assessed in the question context, articulating different or contrasting viewpoint, for example advantages, disadvantages

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Explain

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Requires a justification/ exemplification of point based on some analysis or evaluation within the response. For example, the format of the response maybe ‘Fact… because… therefore…’

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Evaluate

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

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Justify

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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…’

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