Command Words

Join something to something else so as to increase the size, number, or amount.

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions.

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working.

Give an account of the similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of them throughout.

Provide all the necessary or appropriate parts.

Change the form, character, or function of something.

Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.

Produce a plan, simulation or model.

Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

Produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, etc.

Assess the implications and limitations; to make judgements about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

Present information which determines the importance of an event or issue. Quite often used to show causation.

In what way or manner; by what means.

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognise and state briefly a distinguishing factor or feature.

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

Add title, labels or brief explanation(s) to a diagram or graph.

Give a sequence of brief answers with no explanation.

Put the responses into a logical sequence.

Give a brief account or summary.

Give steps in a derivation or calculation.

Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical methods.

Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.

Mark (an item) with a tick or select (a box) on a form, questionnaire etc. to indicate that something has been chosen.

Asking for information specifying something.

Mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement/Write (something) again so as to alter or improve it.