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