IB World Religions Command Terms

Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern, or process.

• describe

• distinguish

• define

• identify

give a brief account or summary

• discuss
• construct
• outline
• comment

give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation

• estimate
• distinguish
• compare
• comment

Give an account of the similarities between two or more items or situations, referring to both (or all) of them throughout

• determine

• compare

• annotate

• distinguish

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.

• analyze

• describe

• comment

• compare

Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situation, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

• contrast

• compare

• compare and contrast

• evaluate

Giving a clear and precise account of a given word or term

• distinguish

• describe

• evaluate

• define

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence

• describe

• discuss

• comment

• evaluate

To differentiate between two or more subjects. Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.

• distinguish

• compare

• contrast

• define

To assess the implications and limitations; to make judgements about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria. Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

• describe

• evaluate

• analyze

• distinguish