Glossary of Command Terms for Global Politics

What is the definition of the command term 'Analyse'?

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

• Give an account of the similarities between two items.

• Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

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

Fill in the blank: The command term 'Compare' requires you to give an account of the _______ between two or more items or situations.

• differences

• similarities

• definitions

• evaluations

Which command term requires you to 'Give a detailed account including reasons or causes'?

• A) Explain

• B) Describe

• C) Justify

• D) List

Fill in the blank: The command term 'Discuss' involves offering a considered and balanced review that includes a range of _______.

• definitions

• arguments

• summaries

• lists

Which command term involves making clear the differences between two or more concepts or items?

• A) Distinguish

• B) Compare

• C) Define

• D) Recommend

Fill in the blank: The command term 'Justify' requires you to give valid reasons or _______ to support an answer or conclusion.

• definitions

• evidence

• summaries

• lists

Which command term requires you to 'Give a brief account or summary'?

• Outline

• Describe

• Explain

• Evaluate

Which command term involves considering an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue?

• Examine

• Define

• List

• Describe

Fill in the blank: The command term 'Identify' requires you to provide an answer from a number of _______.

• definitions

• possibilities

• summaries

• lists

What is the definition of the command term 'List'?

• Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

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

• Offer a considered and balanced review.

• Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.