Command Terms

Question 1

Calculate

Answer 1

obrain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in working

Question 2

comment

Answer 2

give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation

Question 3

compare

Answer 3

give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout

Question 4

Construct

Answer 4

display information in a diagrammatic or logical form

Question 5

Contrast

Answer 5

Give an account of the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Question 6

Deduce

Answer 6

Reach a conclusion from the information given

Question 7

Demonstrate

Answer 7

Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application

Question 8

Describe

Answer 8

Give a detailed account

Question 9

Determine

Answer 9

Obrain the only possible answer

Question 10

Diferentiate

Answer 10

Obtain the derivative of a function

Question 11

Distinguish

Answer 11

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items

Question 12

Draw

Answer 12

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve

Question 13

Estimate

Answer 13

Obrain an approximate value

Question 14

Explain

Answer 14

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

Question 15

Find

Answer 15

Obtain an answer showing relevant stages in the working

Question 16

Hence

Answer 16

Use the preceding work to obtain the required result

Question 17

Hence or otherwise

Answer 17

It is suggested that the preceding work is used, but other methods could also receive credit

Question 18

Identify

Answer 18

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Question 19

Integrate

Answer 19

Obtain the integral of a function

Question 20

Interpret

Answer 20

Ue nowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information

Question 21

Investigate

Answer 21

Observe, study, or make a detailed and systematic examination, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

Question 22

Justify

Answer 22

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion

Question 23

Label

Answer 23

add labels to a diagram

Question 24

List

Answer 24

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation

Question 25

Plot

Answer 25

Mark the position of points on a diagram

Question 26

Predict

Answer 26

Give an expected result

Question 27

Prove

Answer 27

Use a sequence of logical steps to obrain the required result in a formal way

Question 28

Show

Answer 28

Give the steps in a calculation or derivation

Question 30

Show that

Answer 30

Obtain the required result (possibly using information given) without the formaility of proof. "show that" questions do not generally require use of a calculator

Question 32

# Sket Sketch

Answer 32

Represent by means of a diagram of graph (labelled as appropriate). The sketch should give a general idea of the required shape or relationship and should include relevant features.

Question 33

Solve

Answer 33

Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods.

Question 34

State

Answer 34

Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation

Question 35

Suggest

Answer 35

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer

Question 37

Verify

Answer 37

Provide evidence that validates the result.