IB Command Terms Quiz

Which term asks you to give reasons?

• Identify

• Justify

• Compare

• Describe

What does 'Analyze' require?

• Break down ideas

• Give your opinion

• Summarize briefly

• List facts

'Evaluate' asks you to:

• Give strengths and weaknesses

• Explain in steps

• Compare items

• State a fact

'Contrast' focuses on:

• Differences

• Similarities

• Key features

• Causes

'Outline' means:

• Summarize key points

• Explain in detail

• Compare briefly

• List all facts

'Discuss' involves:

• Multiple viewpoints

• A single opinion

• Pros only

• Definitions

'Relate' asks you to:

• Show connections

• Describe briefly

• State opinions

• Define terms

'Define' means:

• State meaning

• Explain fully

• Compare ideas

• Assess importance

To 'Summarize' is to:

• State main points

• Explain everything

• Compare concepts

• Assess value

'Explain' means to:

• Clarify how or why

• Compare differences

• List facts

• Define briefly