Travel and Tourism Command Words

Calculate

Work out using the information provided

Define

Give the exact meaning of

Describe

Give a description of, explain the main features

Identify

Name the key knowledge point

Illustrate

Give examples, use diagram

Outline

Describe the key points without detail

State

Give a concise answer with little or no supporting argument required

Analyze

Explain the main points in detail, examine closely, separate into parts and show how all the parts connect and link

Compare

Explain the similarities and differences between

Explain/How

Give clear reasons or make the clear meaning of use examples and explain the theory behind the question.

Assess

Show how important something is, give ur judgment on

Comment upon

Give your reasoned opinion on, with explanations

Criticise

Give an opinion but support with evidence

Discuss

Give the important arguments for and against, often requires a conclusion

Justify

Explain why the arguments for an opinion are stronger than arguments against

Evaluate

Discuss the importance of

To what extent

Give reasons for and against, come to a conclusion with a justification