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 Compare and contrast 2 Describe 3 Summarise 4 Suggest a reason why... 5 Label 6 Design 7 Evaluate 8 Give an example of… 9 Interpret meaning of results 10 Identify 11 Define 12 State 13 Explain Put into works your understanding of Recognise and name and/or select a feature, element, or within a diagram or experiment Give a specific name or value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation 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 Produce a plan or model 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) State what the term means Provide detail of key features or process You should evaluate the relevant theory or research by identifying and elaborating on the associated strengths and weaknesses Analyse (identify components and the significance of the relationship between them) What are the similarities and differences between the 2 terms (don’t just write their meanings separately) Make sure that your reason directly relates to the question. Try to demonstrate knowledge of the topic in your answer Elaborate on your answer (you need to go further than identify or describe)
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