command words and their meanings

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command words and their meanings

Analyse- Separate information into components and identify their characteristics- A03

Calculate- Use maths to work out the value of something- A02

Choose- Select from a range of alternatives- A01

Comment- Present an informal opinion- A03,A02

Compare- Identify similarities and/or differences- A03,A02

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command words and their meanings

Consider- Review and respond to given information- A02,A01

Describe- Give details of something e.g. study, theory, concept, process- A01

Design- Set out how to do something e.g. a study- A02

Discuss- Present key points about different ideas or strengths and weaknesses of an idea, give evidence and examples- A03

Distinguish- Explain ways in which 2 things differ. Provide detail of characteristics that enable a person to know the differences between...- A03

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command words and their meanings

Draw- Produce a diagram- A02,A01

Evaluate- Judge from available evidence- A03

Explain- Set out purposes/ reasons- A02,A01

Explain Why- Give a detailed account e.g. of a process- A02

Identify- Name or otherwise characterise- one or two words or short sentences- A01

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command words and their meanings

Give- Produce an answer from recall or from information in the question- A01

Justify- Provide reasons, reasoned argument to support, possibly provide evidence- A03

Label- Name parts on a diagram- A01

Name- Identify using a recognised technical term- A01

Outline- Set out main characteristics/ brief summary- needs less detail than describe- A01

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command words and their meanings

Select- Choose or pick from alternatives- A01

State- Express in clear terms- A01

Suggest- Present a possible solution or better way of doing something- A02

Which is- Select from alternatives- A01

What is meant by- Give a definition- A01

Write- Give brief answer from memory or from information in the question- A01

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