Command Words

Question 1

Assess

Answer 1

Make an informed judgement

Question 2

Calculate

Answer 2

Work out the value of something

Question 3

Compare

Answer 3

Identify similarities and differences

Question 4

Complete

Answer 4

Finish the task by adding to given information

Question 5

Describe

Answer 5

Set out characteristics.

Question 6

Discuss

Answer 6

Present key points about different ideas or strengths and weaknesses of an idea.

Question 7

Evaluate

Answer 7

Judge from available evidence.

Question 8

Explain

Answer 8

Set out purposes or reasons.

Question 9

Give

Answer 9

Produce an answer from recall.

Question 10

Identify

Answer 10

Name or otherwise characterise.

Question 11

Justify

Answer 11

Support a case with evidence.

Question 12

Outline

Answer 12

Set out main characteristics.

Question 13

State

Answer 13

Express in clear terms.

Question 14

Suggest

Answer 14

Present a possible case.

Question 15

To what extent

Answer 15

Judge the importance or success of (strategy, scheme, project, etc).