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IB Command Terms (Mr Adrian)

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity. 
a)
analyze
b)
derive
c)
define
d)
determine
2.

represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil.

a)

draw

b)

annotate

c)

outline

d)

design

3.
add labels to a diagram
a)
comment
b)
label
c)
describe
d)
construct
4.
give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation
a)
analyze
b)
apply
c)
determine
d)
list
5.
find a value for a quantity
a)
state
b)
identify
c)
measure
d)
label
6.
give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation
a)
define
b)
list
c)
describe
d)
state
7.
add brief notes to a diagram or graph
a)
list
b)
annotate
c)
draw
d)
comment
8.
find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working
a)
estimate
b)
distinguish
c)
calculate
d)
deduce
9.

Give a detailed account

a)

describe

b)

distinguish

c)

define

d)

identify

10.

Give the differences between two or more different items

a)

apply

b)

determine

c)

distinguish

d)

discuss

11.

Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity

a)

measure

b)

calculate

c)

determine

d)

estimate

12.

Find an answer from a given number of possibilities

a)

identify

b)

estimate

c)

deduce

d)

analyze

13.

Give a brief account or summary

a)

discuss

b)

construct

c)

outline

d)

comment

14.

Interpret data to reach conclusions

a)

calculate

b)

analyze

c)

derive

d)

deduce

15.

Give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation

a)

estimate

b)

distinguish

c)

compare

d)

comment

16.

Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring to both (all) of them throughout

a)

determine

b)

compare

c)

annotate

d)

distinguish

17.

Represent or develop in graphical form

a)

construct

b)

draw

c)

estimate

d)

design

18.

Reach a conclusion from the information given

a)

derive

b)

determine

c)

deduce

d)

discuss

19.

Produce a plan, simulation or model

a)

design

b)

construct

c)

draw

d)

apply

20.
find the only possible answer
a)
define
b)
derive
c)
analyze
d)
determine
21.
give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors, or comparisons or alternative hyptheses
a)
compare
b)
discuss
c)
analyze
d)
distinguish
22.

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations

a)

evaluate

b)

explain

c)

predict

d)

sketch

23.

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes

a)

evaluate

b)

explain

c)

predict

d)

sketch

24.

Give an expected result

a)

evaluate

b)

explain

c)

predict

d)

sketch

25.

Represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). Give a general idea of the required shape or relationship, and should include relevant features

a)

evaluate

b)

explain

c)

predict

d)

sketch

26.

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer

a)

evaluate

b)

explain

c)

predict

d)

suggest