Command Words

Question 1

Analyse

Answer 1

Separate information into components and identify their characteristics

Question 2

Annotate

Answer 2

Add notation or labelling to a graph, diagram or other drawing

Question 3

Apply

Answer 3

Put into effect in a recognised way

Question 4

Argue

Answer 4

Present a reasoned case

Question 5

Assess

Answer 5

Make an informed judgement

Question 6

Calculate

Answer 6

Work out the value of something

Question 7

Comment

Answer 7

Present an informed opinion

Question 8

Compare

Answer 8

Identify similarities and/ or differences

Question 9

Complete

Answer 9

Finish a task by adding to given information

Question 10

Consider

Answer 10

Review and respond to given information

Question 11

Contrast

Answer 11

Identify differences

Question 12

Criticise

Answer 12

Access worth against explicit expectations

Question 13

Debate

Answer 13

Present different perspectives on an issue

Question 14

Deduce

Answer 14

Draw conclusions from information provided

Question 15

Define

Answer 15

Specify meaning

Question 16

Describe

Answer 16

Give an account of

Question 17

Design

Answer 17

Set out how something will be done

Question 18

Determine

Answer 18

Use given data or information to obtain an answer

Question 19

Develop

Answer 19

Take forward or build upon given information

Question 20

Discuss

Answer 20

Present key points

Question 21

Distinguish

Answer 21

List the differences between different items

Question 22

Draw

Answer 22

Produce a diagram

Question 23

Estimate

Answer 23

Assign an approximate value

Question 24

Evaluate

Answer 24

Judge from available evidence

Question 25

Explain

Answer 25

Give reasons

Question 26

Explore

Answer 26

Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

Question 27

Give

Answer 27

Produce an answer from recall or from given information

Question 28

Identify

Answer 28

Name or otherwise characterise

Question 29

Justify

Answer 29

Support a case with evidence

Question 30

Label

Answer 30

Provide appropriate names on a diagram

Question 31

List

Answer 31

List a number of features or points without further elaboration

Question 32

Name

Answer 32

Identify using a recognised technical term

Question 33

Outline

Answer 33

Set out main characteristics

Question 34

Predict

Answer 34

Give a plausible outcome

Question 35

Relate

Answer 35

Give a technical term or its equivalent

Question 36

Show

Answer 36

Provide structured evidence to reach a conclusion

Question 37

Sketch

Answer 37

Draw approximately

Question 38

State

Answer 38

Express in clear terms

Question 39

Suggest

Answer 39

Present a possible case