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