COMMAND TERMS QUIZ

Define

Give the percise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quanitity

Draw

Represent by means of a labelled, accurate diagram or graphs, using a pencil. A ruler (straight edge) should be used for straight lines. Diagrams should be drawn to scale. Graphs should have points correctly plotted (if appropriate) and joined in a straight line or smooth curve.

List

Give a sequence of breif answers with no explanation

Measure

Obtain a value for a quantity

Annotate

Add brief notes to a diagram or graph

Calculate

Obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working

Describe

Give a detailed account

Distinguish

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts/items

Estimate

Obtain an approximate value

Identify

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities

Outline

Give a brief account or summary

Analyze

break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure

comment

give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation

compare

give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or situations, refering to both (all) them throughout

compare and contrast

give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items or situations, refering to both (all) them throughout

Construct

display information in a diagrammatic or logical form

deduce

reach a conclusion from the information given

design

produce a plan, simulation or model

determine

obtain the only possible answer

discuss

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

evaluate

make an apprasial by weighing up the strengths and limitations

explain

give a detailed account including reasons or causes

justify

give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion

predict

give an expected result

sketch

represent by means of a diagram or graph (labelled as appropriate). the sketch should give a general idea of the required shape/ relationship, and should include relevant features