command words

Question 1

analyse

Answer 1

Interpret data to arrive at a conclusion

Question 2

Calculate

Answer 2

Work out the value of something

Question 3

Comment

Answer 3

Present an informed opinion.

Question 4

Compare

Answer 4

Identify similarities and/or differences.

Question 5

Complete

Answer 5

Finish a task by adding to given information

Question 6

Deduce

Answer 6

Draw conclusions from information provided

Question 7

Define

Answer 7

Specify meaning.

Question 8

Describe

Answer 8

Set out characteristics.

Question 9

Design

Answer 9

Set out how something will be done.

Question 10

Determine

Answer 10

Use given data or information to obtain an answer.

Question 11

Draw

Answer 11

Produce a diagram

Question 12

Estimate

Answer 12

Assign an approximate value.

Question 13

Evaluate

Answer 13

Judge from available evidence.

Question 14

Explain

Answer 14

Set out purposes or reasons

Question 15

Give

Answer 15

Produce an answer from recall or from given information

Question 16

Identify

.

Answer 16

Name or otherwise characterise

Question 17

Justify

.

Answer 17

Support a case with evidence

Question 18

Label

Answer 18

Provide appropriate names on a diagram.

Question 19

List

Answer 19

List a number of features or points without further elaboration.

Question 20

Name

Answer 20

Identify using a recognised technical term.

Question 21

Outline

Answer 21

Set out main characteristics

Question 22

Predict

Answer 22

Give a plausible outcome

Question 23

Show

Answer 23

Provide structured evidence to reach a conclusion

Question 24

Sketch

Answer 24

Draw approximately.

Question 25

State

Answer 25

Express in clear terms

Question 26

Suggest

Answer 26

Present a possible case/solution.