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Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Arrange or order by class or category.

a)

Classify

b)

Define

c)

Draw

d)

List

2.

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

a)

Classify

b)

Define

c)

List

d)

Measure

3.

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve.

a)

Measure

b)

List

c)

Draw

d)

Annotate

4.

Add labels to a diagram.

a)

List

b)

Draw

c)

Annotate

d)

Label

5.

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

a)

Classify

b)

Label

c)

List

d)

State

6.

Obtain a value for a quantity.

a)

Draw

b)

Classify

c)

Measure

d)

State

7.

Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.

a)

List

b)

Label

c)

Measure

d)

State

8.

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

a)

Label

b)

Annotate

c)

Draw

d)

List

9.

Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or issue.

a)

Explain

b)

Calculate

c)

Measure

d)

Apply

10.

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.

a)

Measure

b)

Classify

c)

Define

d)

Calculate

11.

Give a detailed account.

a)

Explain

b)

Describe

c)

Classify

d)

Distinguish

12.

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.

a)

Distinguish

b)

Describe

c)

Explain

d)

Formulate

13.

Obtain an approximate value.

a)

Distinguish

b)

Describe

c)

Explain

d)

Estimate

14.

Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s)

a)

Identify

b)

Formulate

c)

Explain

d)

Describe

15.

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

a)

Identify

b)

Formulate

c)

Outline

d)

Analyse

16.

Give a brief account or summary.

a)

List

b)

Describe

c)

Outline

d)

Classify

17.

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

a)

Explain

b)

Distinguish

c)

Describe

d)

Analyse

18.

Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.

a)

Calculate

b)

Deduce

c)

Analyse

d)

Comment

19.

Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

a)

Comment

b)

Describe

c)

Explain

d)

Compare

20.

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

a)

Compare and contrast

b)

Explain

c)

Analyse

d)

Describe

21.

Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

a)

List

b)

Draw

c)

Construct

d)

Deduce

22.

Reach a conclusion from the information given.

a)

Analyse

b)

Comment

c)

Deduce

d)

Formulate

23.

Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.

a)

Formulate

b)

Demonstrate

c)

Describe

d)

Derive

24.

Manipulate a mathematical relationship to give a new equation or relationship.

a)

Derive

b)

Deduce

c)

Determine

d)

Design

25.

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

a)

Draw

b)

Determine

c)

Analyse

d)

Design

26.

Obtain the only possible answer.

a)

Classify

b)

Deduce

c)

Determine

d)

Evaluate

27.

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

a)

Explain

b)

Discuss

c)

Evaluate

d)

Deduce

28.

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

a)

Analyse

b)

Describe

c)

Examine

d)

Evaluate

29.

Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

a)

Examine

b)

Explain

c)

Explore

d)

Interpret

30.

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

a)

Explain

b)

Explore

c)

Evaluate

d)

Analyse

31.

Undertake a systematic process of discovery.

a)

Interpret

b)

Justify

c)

Explore

d)

Evaluate

32.

Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.

a)

Analyse

b)

Justify

c)

Interpret

d)

Compare

33.

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

a)

Justify

b)

Suggest

c)

List

d)

Distinguish

34.

Give an expected result.

a)

Show

b)

Describe

c)

Suggest

d)

Predict

35.

Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.

a)

Show

b)

List

c)

Classify

d)

State

36.

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

a)

Draw

b)

Annotate

c)

Label

d)

Sketch

37.

Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods.

a)

Calculate

b)

Deduce

c)

Solve

d)

Measure

38.

Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.

a)

Comment

b)

Suggest

c)

Demonstrate

d)

Outline