Command terms Flashcards
(11 cards)
What does ‘List’ mean?
Use dot points and only provide the number of items specified.
What does ‘Identify’ mean?
Recognise/name/state key points, characteristics, terms or features.
What does ‘Define’ mean?
State or explain the meaning of the term.
What does ‘Outline’ mean?
Provide a brief summary of the term/topic in sentence format and consider using examples to show your understanding.
What does ‘Describe’ mean?
Provide a general description to show in-depth understanding of concepts and terms in a sentence format.
What does ‘Explain’ mean?
A higher level of detail of the how/why in sentence format.
What does ‘Compare’ mean?
Identify the similarities and differences and unpack them.
What does ‘Distinguish’ mean?
Make clear the differences between two or more concepts, topics or examples.
What does ‘Justify’ mean?
Explain why the option you chose is the best with evidence/data to support.
What does ‘Discuss’ mean?
Go into detail about the characteristics of a key concept with examples.
What does ‘Evaluate’ mean?
Address the positives and negatives then make a judgement.
