Command Words Flashcard

Front

What does the command word 'Compare' mean?

Back

Identify/comment on similarities and/or differences.

Front

What does the command word 'Consider' involve?

Back

Reviewing and responding to given information.

Front

What does the command word 'Evaluate' mean?

Back

Judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

Front

What does the command word 'Summarise' mean?

Back

Select and present the main points, without detail.

Front

What does the command word 'Describe' mean?

Back

State the points of a topic.

Front

What is the purpose of the command word 'Analyse'?

Back

Examine in detail the structure of something.

Front

What does the command word 'Demonstrate' require?

Back

Show how something works or provide an example.

Front

What does the command word 'Contrast' mean?

Back

Identify/comment on differences.

Front

What does the command word 'Explain' involve?

Back

Make something clear by describing it in more detail.

Front

What is the meaning of the command word 'Justify'?

Back

Provide reasons or evidence to support an argument.