Matching Pairs Command wordsOnline version Command words tell you how to answer a question. If you don’t pay attention to these, you may not answer the question to the best of your abilities and lose potential marks on a test or exam. by Athena Bombas 1 Explain 2 Label 3 Design 4 Suggest a reason why... 5 State 6 Evaluate 7 Identify 8 Define 9 Give an example of… 10 Compare and contrast 11 Describe 12 Summarise 13 Interpret meaning of results What are the similarities and differences between the 2 terms (don’t just write their meanings separately) Produce a plan or model Make sure that your reason directly relates to the question. Try to demonstrate knowledge of the topic in your answer Give a specific name or value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation Recognise and name and/or select a feature, element, or within a diagram or experiment Analyse (identify components and the significance of the relationship between them) Put into works your understanding of State what the term means Give a specific statement of something to a particular situation, or object which shows that what is being claimed is true (usually more than 1 word) Elaborate on your answer (you need to go further than identify or describe) You should evaluate the relevant theory or research by identifying and elaborating on the associated strengths and weaknesses Provide detail of key features or process Use a line to point to where on the diagram (such as the pieces of lab equipment in a scientific diagram) or write the word where the object is
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