Command words

Question 1

analyse

Answer 1

examine in detail to show meaning, identify elements and the relationship between them

Question 2

compare

Answer 2

identify/comment on similarities and/or differences

Question 3

define

Answer 3

give precise meaning

Question 4

describe

Answer 4

state the points of a topic / give characteristics and main features

Question 5

evaluate

Answer 5

judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

Question 6

explain

Answer 6

set out purposes or reasons/ make the relationships between things clear say why and/ or how and support with relevant evidence

Question 7

give

Answer 7

produce an answer from a given source or recall/memory

Question 8

identify

Answer 8

name/select /recognise

Question 9

outline

Answer 9

set out the main points

Question 10

state

Answer 10

express in clear terms

Question 11

suggest

Answer 11

apply knowledge and understanding to situations where there are a range of valid responses in order to make proposals / put forward considerations