Command Words (E-I)

Command Word: Evaluate

• Question: In a history assignment, if you are asked to "evaluate" the impact of a historical event, what is the primary expectation?

• A. Summarise the events leading to the historical occurrence.

• B. Analyse the consequences of the event and judge its significance.

• C. List the key figures involved in the event.

• D. Explain the geographical context of the historical incident.

Command Word: Examine

• Question: In a biology experiment, if you are instructed to "examine" the structure of a cell, what should you focus on?

• A. Provide a summary of the experiment's objectives.

• B. Present a detailed account of the laboratory procedures.

• C. Analyse and investigate the components and organisation of the cell.

• D. Explain the historical developments in cell biology.

Command Word: Explain

• Question: In a physics report, if you are asked to "explain" the principles behind a scientific theory, what is the main requirement?

• A. Outline the steps of the experiment.

• B. Provide a detailed description of the equipment used.

• C. Clarify the meaning and processes of the scientific theory.

• D. Compare the theory with other scientific concepts.

Command Word: Extract

• Question: In an English literature analysis, if you are instructed to "extract" a theme from a poem, what should you do?

• A. Summarise the main events of the poem.

• B. Analyse the language and structure of the poem.

• C. Withdraw a central idea or theme from the poem.

• D. Discuss the historical context of the poet's life.

Command Word: Extrapolate

• Question: In a mathematics problem, if you are asked to "extrapolate" data points, what does this involve?

• A. Calculate the average of the data points.

• B. Extend the data points beyond the observed range based on patterns.

• C. Compare the data points to a standard set of values.

• D. Investigate the variations in the data points.

Command Word: Identify

• Question: In a geography assignment, if you are asked to "identify" key geographical features, what is the main expectation?

• A. Discuss the historical significance of the features.

• B. Provide a detailed analysis of the features' physical characteristics.

• C. Recognise and name the features based on specific criteria.

• D. Evaluate the environmental impact of the features.

Command Word: Infer

• Question: In a literature analysis, if you are asked to "infer" a character's emotions, what is the primary task?

• A. Summarise the character's actions in the story.

• B. Identify the character's physical appearance.

• C. Draw conclusions about the character's emotions based on contextual clues.

• D. Compare the character to other characters in the story.

Command Word: Interpret

• Question: In a visual arts critique, if you are instructed to "interpret" a painting, what is the main focus?

• A. Provide a summary of the artist's life.

• • B. Analyse the colours and brushstrokes used in the painting.

• • C. Extract a central theme from the painting.

• • D. Explain the historical context of the art movement.

Command Word: Investigate

• Question: In a science project, if you are asked to "investigate" the properties of a chemical substance, what is the primary task?

• • A. Identify the main steps of the experiment.

• • B. Compare the substance with other chemical compounds.

• • C. Provide a detailed description of the laboratory equipment.

• • D. Systematically explore and examine the properties of the substance.