Command terms

Arrange or order by class or category.

• Classify

• Define

• Draw

• List

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

• Classify

• Define

• List

• Measure

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve.

• Measure

• List

• Draw

• Annotate

Add labels to a diagram.

• List

• Draw

• Annotate

• Label

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

• Classify

• Label

• List

• State

Obtain a value for a quantity.

• Draw

• Classify

• Measure

• State

Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.

• List

• Label

• Measure

• State

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

• Label

• Annotate

• Draw

• List

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue.

• Explain

• Calculate

• Measure

• Apply

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.

• Measure

• Classify

• Define

• Calculate