AQA Command words

Analyse

Separate information into components and identify their characteristics

Apply

Put into effect in a recognised way

Calculate

Work out the value of something

Compare

Identify similarities and or differences

Complete

Finish a task by adding to given information

Consider

Review and respond to given information

Define

Specify meaning

Describe

Set out characteristics

Discuss

Present key points about different ideas or strengths and weaknesses of an idea

Evaluate

Judge from available evidence

Explain

Set out purposes or reasons

Identify

Name or otherwise characterise.

Illustrate

Present clarifying examples

Interpret

Translate information into recognisable form

Justify

Support a case with evidence

Outline

Set out main characteristics

Suggest

Present a possible case/solution.

State

Express clearly and briefly

Limitations

Explain what is negative about it but also the positives and other options

Suitablity

Explain why it is / why it isn't suitable and better options

Appropriateness

Explain why it is / why it isn't appropriate and better options

Importance

Explain why it is / why it isn't important and better options

Classify

Explain which option it comes under and why