Command Words Quiz

What does "analyse" mean in exams?

• Copy words exactly

• Give opinions quickly

• Examine details closely

• Remember facts only

What does "compare" require?

• Find similarities and differences

• Describe one thing only

• Repeat the question back

• Ignore the text completely

What does "describe" ask you to do?

• Guess hidden meanings

• Give detailed observations

• Change all the words

• Skip the evidence here

What does "explain" mean?

• Make a clear list

• List facts without context

• Summarise very briefly

• Give clear reasons why

What does "evaluate" ask for?

• Judge strengths and weaknesses

• Rewrite the whole text

• Memorise the story introduction

• Ignore the author's style

What does "identify" require?

• Describe everything seen

• Make up new examples

• Analyse deep meanings

• Select key information

What does "infer" mean?

• Find correct quotations within

• Deduce hidden meanings

• Ignore the text’s tone

• Repeat the question first

What does "justify" ask you to do?

• Provide evidence to support

• Change your answer now

• Summarise and explain conclusion

• Guess the next event

What does "summarise" mean?

• State main points briefly

• Add new ideas here

• Analyse multiple details and information

• Extend the word count

What does "suggest" require?

• Memorise the story structure

• Copy the text verbatim

• Summarise and analyse key themes

• Propose ideas with reasoning