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Command Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| analyze | examine something in detail to determine its meaning, identify its elements and determine the relationship between them |
| assess | make an informed judgment |
| compare | identify and comment on similarities AND differences |
| consider | review and respond to given information |
| contrast | identify and comment on differences |
| demonstrate | show how or give an example |
| describe | state the points of a topic, giving characteristics and main features |
| develop | expanding or building upon given information |
| discuss | write about issue(s) or topic(s) in depth in a structured way |
| evaluate | judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something |
| examine | investigate closely, in DETAIL |
| explain | CLEARLY establish the relationships between things (why/how), supporting your view with relevant evidence |
| give | produce an answer by referring to reading material or recall from memory |
| identify | name/select/recognise |
| justify | support a case with reasoning AND evidence |
| state | express in CLEAR terms |
| suggest | apply knowledge and understanding to situations to make proposals from amongst a range of valid options |
| summarise/summarize | select and present the main points, without detail |
| to what extent | provide a balanced discussion of a topic, with evaluation of the views |