Flashcards

AAT4 Command Verbs used in Written Questions

Liz Barraclough AAT4 BA (Hons) 2:1 Cert Ed PGCE English 10 cards

Cards in this deck (10)

1IDENTIFYSelect, name or otherwise characterise something.
2DESCRIBEGive the main characteristics, details and qualities of something. Characteristics are features.
3EXPLAINGive the purpose or reasons for something; describe how and why.
4COMPAREIdentify similarities and differences between at least two given things (items/sets of results/situations).
5ANALYSESeparate information into separate parts and identify their characteristics
6DISCUSSGive an account or response that considers a range of ideas or arguments (for and against) to come to a conclusion showing a balance of thinking.
7RECOMMENDSuggest or put forward a preferred option/solution/course of action with reasons why. This is where you must suggest a course of action and state why you’ve made the suggestions. It’s important to be clear about both the recommendation and the reasons for the decision.
8JUSTIFYGive supporting arguments for actions or decision made using evidence. This is about stating clear reasons for recommending a course of action, including stating why these reasons are relevant.
9EVALUATEMake a value judgement on something based on a range of factors, using available knowledge/experience/evidence.
10ASSESSConsider the evidence presented and come to a reasoned judgement based on relevant facts.