IB Command Terms

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What does the command term 'explain' mean?

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To give a detailed account of causes, reasons, or mechanisms.

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What does the command term 'annotate' mean?

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To add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

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What does the command term 'construct' mean?

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To represent or develop in graphical form.

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What does the command term 'design' mean?

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To produce a plan, simulation, or model.

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What does the command term 'suggest' mean?

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To propose a hypothesis or other possible answer.

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What is the purpose of the command term 'discuss'?

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To talk about a topic in detail, considering different perspectives.

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What does the command term 'outline' mean?

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To give a brief summary or overview of a topic.

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What does the command term 'describe' mean?

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To provide a detailed account of characteristics or features.

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What does the command term 'list' mean?

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To provide a series of items or points in a specific order.

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What does the command term 'draw' mean?

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To create a representation of something, often in a diagrammatic form.