Command Words Quiz

What is the APWH command term "Analyze"?

• Outline the structure to understand its general framework and relevance.

• Separate the components to show their overall impact or significance.

• Identify the main elements and their general characteristics.

• Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

What is the APWH command term "Compare"?

• Identify and explain the differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

• Outline the characteristics of two (or more) items or situations, focusing on how they differ from each other.

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

• Analyze the causes and effects of two (or more) items or situations without highlighting similarities

What is the APWH command term "Compare and contrast"?

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

• Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, discussing their differences separately.

• Outline the differences and similarities between two (or more) items or situations, but only focus on one aspect at a time.

• Discussing two (or more) items or situations by providing an account of their similarities while referring to their differences only briefly.

What is the APWH command term "Contrast"?

• Provide a summary of the overall characteristics of two (or more) items or situations, without detailing their differences.

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

• Discuss the general features and effects of two (or more) items or situations, without concentrating on their differences.

• Outline the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, focusing on each one individually.

What is the APWH command term "Define"?

• 1. Illustrate the main uses or applications of a term or concept.

• • Provide an overview of a term or concept with examples.

• • Summarize the general significance of a term or concept.

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

What is the APWH command term "Describe"?

• Analyze the causes and consequences of a major historical change.

• Give a detailed account.

• Explain the reasons behind a historical event or trend.

• Evaluate the impact of a historical figure on a specific period.

What is the APWH command term "Discuss"?

• Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of
  arguments, factors, or hypotheses (presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.)

• Focus on the effects of a historical event on a specific region, focusing solely on numerical data and statistics.

• Understand concepts related to a historical period, focusing on their meanings and significance.

• Detail the sequence of events leading up to a significant historical event, emphasizing the chronological order.

What is the APWH command term "Distinguish"?

• Describe the similarities between the two events, focusing on their common aspects.

• Summarize the general characteristics of two historical periods without specifying how they differ.

• Make clear the differences between two or more concepts
  or items.

• Outline the general features of two historical figures without specifying how they are different.

What is the APWH command term "Evaluate"?

• List the different viewpoints on a historical issue without providing any judgment on their validity.

• Explain the historical context of an argument without assessing its effectiveness or relevance.

• Describe the different perspectives on a historical issue without assessing their relative importance.

• Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and
  limitations.

What is the APWH command term "Examine"?

• Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the
  assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

• • Summarize the main points of a historical subject without analyzing its details.

• Discover the key components of a historical issue without exploring their significance or impact.

• Find the main aspects of a historical event without analyzing how they interrelate.