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Command Terms
IB Biology: Unit 0
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Define | precise meaning |
| Draw | labelled, accurate diagram or graph |
| Label | add labels to a diagram |
| List | sequence of brief answers w/ no explanation |
| Measure | obtain a value for a quantity |
| State | brief answer w/o explanation or calculation |
| Annotate | add brief notes to a diagram/ graph |
| Calculate | obtain a numerical answer w/ work |
| Describe | detailled account |
| Distinguish | differences |
| Estimate | approximate value |
| Identify | answer from a number of possibilities |
| Outline | brief account |
| Analyze | break down |
| Comment | give a judgement based on reason |
| Compare | similarities |
| Compare and contrast | similarities and differences |
| Construct | display information |
| Deduce | reach a conclusion |
| Design | produce a plan |
| Determine | only possible answer |
| Discuss | considered and balanced review (for something abstract) |
| Evaluate | appraisal by weighing strengths and limitations (for something concrete) |
| Explain | detailed account including reasons or causes |
| Predict | expected result |
| Sketch | diagram of graph that gives general idea |
| Suggest | propose a solution |