2025 Task 6Civic test revision

What does the command verb 'Choose' mean? Fill in the blank:

• Decide or select the most suitable from a number of different options.

• Write a detailed explanation of a process.

• List all possible answers without selection.

• Ignore all available options.

What does the command verb 'Describe' mean? Provide ______ and features.

• characteristics

• examples

• opinions

• summaries

What does the command verb 'Explain' mean? Fill in the blank: Make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or ______.

• how

• when

• where

• who

What does the command verb 'Identify' mean? Fill in the blank: Recognise and ______.

• name

• describe

• compare

• explain

What does the command verb 'Illustrate' mean? Fill in the blank: Similar to 'explain' (see above), but requires the quoting of specific ______.

• examples

• definitions

• theories

• dates

What does the command verb 'Outline' mean? Fill in the blank: Sketch in general terms; indicate the main ______ of.

• features

• colors

• numbers

• locations

What does the command verb 'Show' mean? Fill in the blank: Give information; ______.

• illustrate

• calculate

• summarize

• compare

Choose the best answer by circling the appropriate letter: 1. Democracy is a system of government in which:

• One person controls government

• A royal family controls government

• People select who they want to represent them in government

• One department rules them all

What are Australia’s three levels of government?

• Local, Federal, Judiciary

• Federal, State, Local

• Federal, State, Legislature

• Judiciary, State, Level

The Federal Upper House of parliament is called the:

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• Legislative Assembly

• Green House