Command Words

English Lit

Examine

Investigate closely, in detail

consider

review and respond to given information

contrast

identify/ comment on differences

describe

state the points of a topic/ give characteristics and main features

assess

make an informed judgement

explain

set out purposes or reasons/ make the relationships between things evident/ provide why and/ or how and support with relevant evidence

comment

give an informed opinion

demonstrate

show how or give an example

analyze

examine in detail to show meaning, identify elements and the relationship between them

discuss

write about issues or topics in depth in a structured way

suggest

apply knowledge and understanding to situations where there are a range of valid responses in order to make proposals

compare

identify/ comment on similarities and or differences

develop

take forward to a more advanced stage or build upon given information