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Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of analyse?

a)

Separate information into the main ideas, describe how they are related and why they are important

b)

Present a reasoned case

c)

Review and respond to given information

d)

Finish the task by adding given information

2.

What is the definition of apply?

a)

Put into operation or use. Use relevant skills/knowledge/ understanding appropriate to context

b)

Set out characteristics

c)

Put into operation or use. Use relevant skills/knowledge/ understanding appropriate to context

d)

Present a reasoned case

3.

What is the definition of argue?

a)

Set out characteristics

b)

Investigate closely

c)

Present different perspectives on an issue

d)

Present a reasoned case

4.

What is the definition of assess?

a)

Make an informed judgement

b)

Investigate closely

c)

Present clarifying examples

d)

Specify meaning

5.

What is the definition of calculate?

a)

Assign an approximate value

b)

Identify differences

c)

Work out the value of something

d)

Consider different viewpoints and arrive at a judgement using the evidence

6.

What is the definition of comment?

a)

Name or otherwise characterise

b)

Present an informed opinion

c)

Give the meaning of the information presented

d)

List or state

7.

What is the definition of compare?

a)

Investigate closely

b)

Assign an approximate value

c)

Set out main characteristics

d)

Identify similarities and/or differences

8.

What is the definition of complete?

a)

Give strong information so that others believe your argument

b)

Express in clear terms

c)

Give the meaning of the information presented

d)

Finish the task by adding given information

9.

What is the definition of consider?

a)

Present key points

b)

Tests recall of knowledge

c)

Review and respond to given information

d)

Set out main characteristics

10.

What is the definition of contrast?

a)

Identify differences

b)

Present a possible case/solution

c)

To select and present information to prove or disprove something

d)

Demonstrate connections between items

11.

What is the definition of convey?

a)

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

b)

Investigate closely

c)

Present an informed opinion

d)

Express a thought or opinion

12.

What is the definition of criticise?

a)

Investigate closely

b)

Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

c)

Present an informed opinion

d)

Assess worth against explicit expectations

13.

What is the definition of debate?

a)

Present different perspectives on an issue

b)

Expand on a starting point or build upon given information

c)

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

d)

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

14.

What is the definition of deduce?

a)

Consider different viewpoints and arrive at a judgement using the evidence

b)

Present clarifying examples

c)

Survey information

d)

Draw conclusions from information provided

15.

What is the definition of define?

a)

Retrieve and interpret information from a text/s

b)

Present a possible case/solution

c)

Specify meaning

d)

To select and present information to prove or disprove something

16.

What is the definition of describe?

a)

Set out characteristics

b)

Name or otherwise characterise

c)

Tests recall of knowledge

d)

Survey information

17.

What is the definition of assess?

a)

Present an informed opinion

b)

Make an informed judgement

c)

Name or otherwise characterise

d)

Specify meaning

18.

What is the definition of compare?

a)

Present key points

b)

List or state

c)

Present a possible case/solution

d)

Identify similarities and/or differences

19.

What is the definition of develop?

a)

Expand on a starting point or build upon given information

b)

Support a case with evidence

c)

Put into operation or use. Use relevant skills/knowledge/ understanding appropriate to context

d)

Express in clear terms

20.

What is the definition of discuss?

a)

Express in clear terms

b)

Assign an approximate value

c)

Present key points

d)

Use quotations/ textual references to evidence your response

21.

What is the definition of estimate?

a)

Work out the value of something

b)

Assign an approximate value

c)

Tests recall of knowledge

d)

Express in clear terms

22.

What is the definition of to evaluate (English lessons)?

a)

How successful is the writer in using their chosen methods to affect the reader?

b)

Finish the task by adding given information

c)

Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

d)

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

23.

What is the definition of evaluate?

a)

Draw conclusions from information provided

b)

Tests recall of knowledge

c)

Present a reasoned case

d)

Consider different viewpoints and arrive at a judgement using the evidence

24.

What is the definition of examine?

a)

Work out the value of something

b)

Investigate closely

c)

Review and respond to given information

d)

Select the options that are true (or false)

25.

What is the definition of explain?

a)

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

b)

Set out main characteristics

c)

Demonstrate connections between items

d)

Tests recall of knowledge

26.

What is meant by 'explain different attitudes to…'

a)

State how you react when reading the text as in 'Evaluate the effects the descriptions have on you'

b)

Demonstrate validity on the basis of evidence

c)

Tests knowledge and understanding of different attitudes about an ethical or philosophical issue or belief

d)

Demonstrate connections between items

27.

What is the definition of describe?

a)

Set out characteristics

b)

Name or otherwise characterise

c)

Support a case with evidence

d)

Identify similarities and/or differences

28.

What is the definition of contrast?

a)

Identify differences

b)

List or state

c)

Investigate closely

d)

Draw conclusions from information provided

29.

What is meant by 'explain how X may influence Y'?

a)

Tests knowledge and understanding of (eg) how a religious belief or practice influences individuals or groups

b)

Give the meaning of the information presented

c)

Consider different viewpoints and arrive at a judgement using the evidence

d)

Demonstrate connections between items

30.

What is the definition of explore?

a)

Survey information

b)

Investigate closely

c)

Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

d)

Retrieve and interpret information from a text/s

31.

What is the definition of find?

a)

Consider different viewpoints and arrive at a judgement using the evidence

b)

Demonstrate connections between items

c)

To select and present information to prove or disprove something

d)

Select the options that are true (or false)

32.

What is the definition of give?

a)

Investigate closely

b)

Work out the value of something

c)

Tests recall of knowledge

d)

To select and present information to prove or disprove something

33.

What is the definition of 'how does the writer's use of language achieve an effect'?

a)

List or state

b)

Describe how writers use language to achieve effects/impact (words/phrases/ language features/ language techniques/ sentence forms)

c)

Make an informed judgement

d)

Draw conclusions from information provided

34.

What is the definition of identify?

a)

Expand on a starting point or build upon given information

b)

Survey information

c)

Express in clear terms

d)

Name or otherwise characterise

35.

What is the definition of illustrate?

a)

Present clarifying examples

b)

Judge the importance or success of (strategy, scheme, project)

c)

To select and present information to prove or disprove something

d)

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

36.

What is the definition of interpret?

a)

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

b)

To select and present information to prove or disprove something

c)

Give the meaning of the information presented

d)

Present a possible case/solution

37.

What is the definition of contrast?

a)

Identify differences

b)

Make an informed judgement

c)

Set out main characteristics

d)

Draw conclusions from information provided

38.

What is the definition of discuss?

a)

Draw conclusions from information provided

b)

Present key points

c)

Set out characteristics

d)

Present key points

39.

What is the definition of justify?

a)

Support a case with evidence

b)

Tests knowledge and understanding of different attitudes about an ethical or philosophical issue or belief

c)

Use quotations/ textual references to evidence your response

d)

Set out characteristics

40.

What is the definition of name?

a)

Set out characteristics

b)

To select and present information to prove or disprove something

c)

List or state

d)

Present principal points without detail

41.

What is the definition of outline?

a)

Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

b)

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

c)

To select and present information to prove or disprove something

d)

Set out main characteristics

42.

What is the definition of persuade?

a)

Select the options that are true (or false)

b)

Give strong information so that others believe your argument

c)

Tests recall of knowledge

d)

Retrieve and interpret information from a text/s

43.

What is the definition of prove?

a)

Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

b)

Tests analysis. It requires a reasoned consideration of a single point of view through a logical chain of reasoning

c)

Give the meaning of the information presented

d)

Demonstrate validity on the basis of evidence

44.

What is the definition of relate?

a)

Demonstrate connections between items

b)

Expand on a starting point or build upon given information

c)

Assess worth against explicit expectations

d)

Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

45.

What is the definition of review?

a)

Investigate closely

b)

Express in clear terms

c)

Survey information

d)

Survey information

46.

What is the definition of state?

a)

Express in clear terms

b)

Survey information

c)

Present clarifying examples

d)

Identify differences

47.

What is the definition of give?

a)

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

b)

Support a case with evidence

c)

Tests recall of knowledge

d)

Present principal points without detail

48.

What is the definition of explore?

a)

Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

b)

Consider different viewpoints and arrive at a judgement using the evidence

c)

Present principal points without detail

d)

Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

49.

What is the definition of suggest?

a)

Present a possible case/solution

b)

Name or otherwise characterise

c)

Set out main characteristics

d)

Identify differences

50.

What is the definition of summarise?

a)

State how you react when reading the text as in 'Evaluate the effects the descriptions have on you'

b)

Present principal points without detail

c)

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

d)

Retrieve and interpret information from a text/s

51.

What is the definition of support?

a)

Consider different viewpoints and arrive at a judgement using the evidence

b)

Review and respond to given information

c)

Specify meaning

d)

Use quotations/ textual references to evidence your response

52.

What is the definition of 'to what extent'?

a)

Judge the importance or success of (strategy, scheme, project)

b)

Tests analysis. It requires a reasoned consideration of a single point of view through a logical chain of reasoning

c)

Present clarifying examples

d)

Survey information

53.

What is the definition of 'use evidence to support this statement'?

a)

Express in clear terms

b)

Give the meaning of the information presented

c)

To select and present information to prove or disprove something

d)

Support a case with evidence

54.

What is the definition of 'what do you understand'?

a)

Retrieve and interpret information from a text/s

b)

Demonstrate connections between items

c)

To select and present information to prove or disprove something

d)

Present clarifying examples

55.

What is the definition of why?

a)

Make an informed judgement

b)

Specify meaning

c)

Present key points

d)

Tests analysis. It requires a reasoned consideration of a single point of view through a logical chain of reasoning

56.

What is the definition of state?

a)

Express in clear terms

b)

Survey information

c)

Present clarifying examples

d)

Identify differences

57.

What is the definition of justify?

a)

Support a case with evidence

b)

Tests knowledge and understanding of different attitudes about an ethical or philosophical issue or belief

c)

Use quotations/ textual references to evidence your response

d)

Set out characteristics

58.

What is the definition of persuade?

a)

Select the options that are true (or false)

b)

Give strong information so that others believe your argument

c)

Tests recall of knowledge

d)

Retrieve and interpret information from a text/s

59.

Which command word is this:

Identify similarities and/or differences

a)

Calculate

b)

Assess

c)

Compare

d)

Apply

60.

Which command word is this:

Present an informed opinion

a)

Calculate

b)

Assess

c)

Apply

d)

Comment

61.

Which command word is this:

Specify meaning

a)

Argue

b)

Apply

c)

Calculate

d)

Comment

62.

Which command word is this:

Work out the value of something

a)

Assess

b)

Apply

c)

Argue

d)

Calculate

63.

Which command word is this:

Separate information into the main ideas, describe how they are related and why they are important

a)

Comment

b)

Analyse

c)

Argue

d)

Apply

64.

Which command word is this:

Make an informed judgement

a)

Assess

b)

Calculate

c)

Comment

d)

Analyse

65.

Which command word is this:

Put into operation or use. Use relevant skills/knowledge/ understanding appropriate to context

a)

Arge

b)

Apply

c)

Analyse

d)

Assess

66.

Which command word is this:

Draw conclusions from information provided

a)

Convey

b)

Consider

c)

Deduce

d)

Debate

67.

Which command word is this:

Set out characteristics

a)

Contrast

b)

Describe

c)

Criticise

d)

Debate

68.

Which command word is this:

Specify meaning

a)

Define

b)

Describe

c)

Consider

d)

Convey

69.

Which command word is this:

Assess worth against explicit expectations

a)

Debate

b)

Consider

c)

Deduce

d)

Criticise

70.

Which command word is this:

Review and respond to given information

a)

Consider

b)

Debate

c)

Deduce

d)

Convey

71.

Which command word is this:

Tests knowledge and understanding of different attitudes about an ethical or philosophical issue or belief

a)

Examine

b)

Discuss

c)

Explain different attitudes to…

d)

Develop

72.

Which command word is this:

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

a)

Estimate

b)

Evaluate

c)

Discuss

d)

Explain

73.

Which command word is this:

Set out purposes or reasons. Clarify with examples

a)

Discuss

b)

Evaluate

c)

Explain

d)

Examine

74.

Which command word is this:

Consider different viewpoints and arrive at a judgement using the evidence

a)

Evaluate

b)

Explain

c)

Discuss

d)

Develop

75.

Which command word is this:

Expand on a starting point or build upon given information

a)

Develop

b)

Discuss

c)

Estimate

d)

Evaluate

76.

Which command word is this:

Give the meaning of the information presented

a)

Explore

b)

Interpret

c)

Find

d)

Give

77.

Which command word is this:

Give the meaning of the information presented

a)

Give

b)

Find

c)

Interpret

d)

Illustrate

78.

Which command word is this:

Present clarifying examples

a)

Illustrate

b)

Find

c)

Give

d)

Identify

79.

Which command word is this:

Select the options that are true (or false)

a)

Explore

b)

Identify

c)

Illustrate

d)

Find

80.

Which command word is this:

Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome

a)

Explore

b)

Find

c)

Give

d)

Identify

81.

Which command word is this:

Support a case with evidence

a)

Name

b)

Outline

c)

Persuade

d)

Justify

82.

Which command word is this:

Set out main characteristics

a)

Outline

b)

Persuade

c)

Prove

d)

Relate

83.

Which command word is this:

Give strong information so that others believe your argument

a)

Prove

b)

Outline

c)

Persuade

d)

Relate

84.

Which command word is this:

Demonstrate validity on the basis of evidence

a)

Prove

b)

Justify

c)

Name

d)

Outline

85.

Which command word is this:

Express in clear terms

a)

Review

b)

Outline

c)

Justify

d)

State

86.

Which command word is this:

Use quotations/ textual references to evidence your response

a)

Support

b)

To what extent

c)

Why

d)

Suggest

87.

Which command word is this:

Present principal points without detail

a)

Suggest

b)

Summarise

c)

Why

d)

State

88.

Which command word is this:

Tests analysis. It requires a reasoned consideration of a single point of view through a logical chain of reasoning

a)

Why

b)

What do you understand

c)

Support

d)

Summarise

89.

Which command word is this:

Retrieve and interpret information from a text/s

a)

Support

b)

To what extent

c)

Why

d)

What do you understand

90.

Which command word is this:

Present a possible case/solution

a)

Support

b)

Summarise

c)

Why

d)

Suggest

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