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A level Physics Command Words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the command word "calculate" mean?

a)

A) Estimate a value

b)

B) Write down a formula

c)

C) Obtain a numerical answer, showing relevant working

d)

D) Describe a process

2.

What does the command word "comment" mean?

a)

A) Provide a detailed explanation

b)

B) Give an opinion or make a judgment based on evidence

c)

C) Compare two concepts

d)

D) Define a term

3.

What does the command word "compare" mean?

a)

A) State the differences only

b)

B) State the similarities and differences

c)

C) Define each item separately

d)

D) Predict future outcomes

4.

What does the command word "define" mean?

a)

A) Explain how something works

b)

B) Provide a detailed account

c)

C) Give a precise meaning of a term

d)

D) Identify a concept

5.

What does the command word "describe" mean?

a)

A) Write a formula

b)

B) Provide a detailed account or picture of a situation

c)

C) Analyze data

d)

D) State the advantages

6.

What does the command word "determine" mean?

a)

A) Make a prediction

b)

B) Find a numerical or conceptual answer using a mathematical or logical process

c)

C) Compare two or more items

d)

D) Sketch a graph

7.

What does the command word "explain" mean?

a)

A) Define a term

b)

B) Give a brief outline

c)

C) Provide reasons or causes

d)

D) List advantages and disadvantages

8.

What does the command word "give" mean?

a)

A) Provide a definition

b)

B) Offer a short answer without explanation

c)

C) Write a detailed description

d)

D) Compare two concepts

9.

What does the command word "identify" mean?

a)

A) Define a term

b)

B) Name or select specific information

c)

C) Explain a process

d)

D) Calculate a value

10.

What does the command word "justify" mean?

a)

A) Provide an example

b)

B) Support an answer with evidence or reasoning

c)

C) Describe a process

d)

D) State a fact

11.

What does the command word "predict" mean?

a)

A) Define a future concept

b)

B) Calculate a future value

c)

C) Give an expected result based on information

d)

D) Compare past and future outcomes

12.

What does the command word "show" mean?

a)

A) Prove or demonstrate with steps

b)

B) State a fact

c)

C) Describe a scenario

d)

D) Compare two items

13.

What does the command word "sketch" mean?

a)

A) Draw a detailed diagram

b)

B) Illustrate the main features of a concept

c)

C) Write a brief description

d)

D) Predict outcomes

14.

What does the command word "state" mean?

a)

A) Explain in detail

b)

B) Provide a brief and clear answer

c)

C) Compare two concepts

d)

D) Calculate a value

15.

What does the command word "suggest" mean?

a)

A) Provide a reasoned proposal or hypothesis

b)

B) State a fact

c)

C) Define a term

d)

D) Calculate a solution