Command Words

Front

Contrast

Back

Identify and comment on Differences

Front

State

Back

Express in clear terms

Front

Justify

Back

Support a case with evidence/argument

Front

Examine

Back

Investigate closely, in detail

Front

Develop

Back

Take forward to a more advanced stage or build upon given information

Front

Analyze

Back

Break down into components and examine relationships

Front

Evaluate

Back

Assess the value or significance of something based on criteria

Front

Summarize

Back

Provide a brief overview of the main points

Front

Discuss

Back

Present a balanced argument or consideration of different perspectives

Front

Illustrate

Back

Provide examples to clarify or explain a concept