Command Terms

Which command term is used to ask for a detailed account of something?

• Describe

• List

• Identify

• State

What command term would you use to ask someone to provide reasons or causes?

• Explain

• Outline

• Summarize

• Define

If a question asks you to 'compare', what are you expected to do?

• Identify differences

• Identify similarities

• Identify both similarities and differences

• Provide a detailed account

Which command term requires you to make a judgment based on criteria?

• Evaluate

• Discuss

• Explain

• Identify

What does the command term 'analyze' ask you to do?

• Break down into parts

• Summarize briefly

• Provide examples

• List key points

Which command term is used to ask for a brief account of the main points?

• Summarize

• Describe

• Explain

• Discuss

If a question asks you to 'justify', what should you provide?

• Evidence or reasons

• A list of items

• A brief summary

• A detailed description

What command term would you use to ask someone to give a concise answer without explanation?

• State

• Describe

• Explain

• Discuss

Which command term is used to ask for a step-by-step sequence of events?

• Outline

• List

• Describe

• Explain

What does the command term 'interpret' ask you to do?

• Explain the meaning

• List the facts

• Summarize the content

• Identify the parts