Command Terms

Question 1

Compare

Answer 1

Recognise similarities and differences and the significance of these similarities and differences.

Question 2

Construct

Answer 2

Make, build, create or put together by arranging ideas or items (e.g. an argument, artefact or solution); display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

Question 3

Define

Answer 3

Give the precise meaning and identify essential qualities of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

Question 4

Describe

Answer 4

Provide characteristics, features and qualities of a given concept, opinion, situation, event, process, effect, argument, narrative, text, experiment, artwork, performance piece or other artefact in an accurate way.

Question 5

Discuss

Answer 5

Present a clear, considered and balanced argument or prose that identifies issues and shows the strengths and weaknesses of, or points for and against, one or more arguments, concepts, factors, hypotheses, narratives and/or opinions.

Question 6

Evaluate

Answer 6

Ascertain the value or amount of; make a judgment using the information supplied, criteria and/or own knowledge and understanding to consider a logical argument and/or supporting evidence for and against different points, arguments, concepts, processes, opinions or other information.

Question 7

Examine

Answer 7

Consider an argument, concept, debate, data point, trend or artefact in a way that identifies assumptions, possibilities and interrelationships.

Question 8

Explain

Answer 8

Give a detailed account of why and/or how with reference to causes, effects, continuity, change, reasons or mechanisms; make the relationships between things evident.

Question 9

Identify

Answer 9

Recognise and name and/or select an event, feature, ingredient, element, speaker and/or part from a list or extended narrative or argument, or within a diagram, structure, artwork or experiment.

Question 10

Interpret

Answer 10

Draw meaning from an argument, point of view, description or diagram, text, image or artwork and determine significance within context.

Question 11

Investigate

Answer 11

Observe, study or carry out an examination in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Question 12

Justify

Answer 12

Show, prove or defend, with reasoning and evidence, an argument, decision and/or point of view using given data and/or other information.

Question 13

List

Answer 13

Provide a series of related words, names, numbers or items that are arranged consecutively.

Question 14

Outline

Answer 14

Provide an overview or the main features of an argument, point of view, text, narrative, diagram or image.

Question 15

Persuade

Answer 15

Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument; convince.

Question 16

Predict

Answer 16

Give an expected result of an upcoming action or event; suggest what may happen based on available information.

Question 17

Propose

Answer 17

Suggest or put forward a point of view, idea, argument, diagram, plan and/or suggestion based on given data or stimulus material for consideration or action.

Question 18

Recall

Answer 18

Present remembered ideas, facts and/or experiences.

Question 19

Recommend

Answer 19

Put forward and/or approve (someone or something) as being suitable for a particular purpose or role.

Question 20

Recount

Answer 20

Retell a series of events or steps in a process, usually in order.

Question 21

State

Answer 21

Give a specific name or value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.

Question 22

Suggest

Answer 22

Put forward for consideration a solution, hypothesis, idea or other possible answer.

Question 23

Summarise

Answer 23

Retell concisely the relevant and major details of one or more arguments, text, narratives, methodologies, processes, outcomes and/or sequences of events.

Question 24

Synthesise

Answer 24

Combine various elements to make a whole or an overall point.