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