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IB Bio Command terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| define | Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity |
| draw | Represent by means of pencil lines. |
| label | Add labels to a diagram |
| list | Give a sequence of brief names or other brief answers with no explanation. |
| measure | Find a value for a quantity. |
| state | Give a specific name, value, or other brief answer without an explanation or calculation. |
| apply | Use an idea, principle, theory, law or equation in a new situation. |
| annotate | add brief notes to a diagram or graph. |
| calculate | FInd a numerical answer, showing the relevant stages of working. |
| describe | give a detailed account. |
| distinguish | give the differences between two or more different items. |
| estimate | find an approximate value for an unknown quantity. |
| identify | find an answer from a given number of possibilites. |
| outline | give a brief account or summary |
| analyse | interpret data to reach conclusions. |
| compare | give an account of similarities and differences between two or more items. |
| construct | represent or develop in graphical form. |
| deduce | reach a conclusion from the information given. |
| determine | find the only possible answer |
| discuss | give an account including a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors. |
| evaluate | assess the implications and limitations |
| explain | give a detailed account of causes, reasons, or mechanisms. |
| predict | give an expected result. |
| show | give the steps in a calculation or derivation |
| sketch | represent by means of a graph showing a line and labeled but unscaled axes. |
| suggest | propose a hypothesis or other possible answer. |