GP&R 9239 Command Words

Break something into its component parts and show how they relate to one another.

• analyse

• access

• examine

• explain

This definition belongs to which command term; Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both throughout

• To what extent

• Compare and contrast

• Discuss

• Evaluate

This definition belongs to which command term; Examine an issue closely, taking account of differing viewpoints; writing about it in a structured way

• Discuss

• Identify

• Compare and contrast

• Describe

This definition belongs to which command term;

Set out features or characteristics

• Define

• Describe

• Apply

• Compare and contrast

This definition belongs to which command term; Express clearly.

• Define

• Describe

• Outline

• State

This definition belongs to which command term; Break down in order to bring out the essential elements

• Outline

• Analyse

• Define

• Explain

This definition belongs to which command term; Show how something works, usually by giving a clear and detailed account of it.

• State

• Define

• Describe

• Explain

This definition belongs to which command term; Make judgments based on evidence

• Define

• Describe

• Evaluate

• Outline

Present a reasoned case

• explain

• argue

• describe

• investigate

'Weigh up' a statement, showing arguments in favor and against; make an informed judgment

• compare

• examine

• describe

• assess