Command Verbs

What does it mean to illustrate

• To inquire and describe in detail using quoted phrases

• Make clear by using examples or provide diagrams

What does it mean when asked to 'Outline'

• A description setting out main characteristics/points

• A description setting out thorough points and discussions

What does it mean to explain

• To give an account for the reasons and problems

• To give an account of the purposes or reasons

What does it mean to design

• Plan and presentation of ideas to show the layout/function/workings/object/ system process

• Plan out step by step instructions on how do something.

What does it mean to justify

• To present evidence that an event occurred

• To present a reasoned case for actions or decisions made

What does it mean to idenitfy

• Recognize, list, name or otherwise characterise

• To originate e.g.to produce a solution to a problem

What does it mean to describe

• To give an account for a planned planned presentation of ideas

• Give an account, including all the relevant characteristics, qualities or events