Command Words

Which command term is expressed with these expressions - "This shows that.." In my opinion.. The evidence shows us that.

• Describe

• Compare

• Evaluate

• Discuss

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which command word requires precise, accurate and objective formation of key points.

• Analyse

• Summarise

• Discuss

• Plot

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What kind of command term is mainly needed to explore the voice of a character in emphatic response?

• analyse

• summarise

• plot

• discuss

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This happened and this shows.. is a way to respond to which command word?

• Describe

• explain

• relate

• outline

Which command term is explained by using connectives of contrast like "however", smaller than, wheras?

• Explain

• Identify

• Reduce

• Compare/Contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which command word is used to provide a detailed account of something?

• A) Describe

• B) Compare

• C) Evaluate

• D) Discuss

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What command word asks you to make a judgment based on criteria?

• A) Analyse

• B) Summarise

• C) Evaluate

• D) Discuss

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which command word requires you to identify similarities and differences?

• A) Describe

• B) Compare

• C) Evaluate

• D) Discuss

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What command word is used when you need to give reasons for something?

• A) Explain

• B) Identify

• C) Summarise

• D) Plot

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which command word involves breaking down information into parts?

• A) Analyse

• B) Summarise

• C) Discuss

• D) Outline

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D