Command Words

Command Words

1. Describe

   • Provide a thorough description (outline plus example/explanation)
   • *Expand all points or give an example*

2. Justify

   • Give reasons to support suggestions,conclusions
   • *Say why - one mark per reason*

3. Compare

   • Identify similarities and differences between 2 or more factors
   • *Where as/on the other hand/as a opposed to*

4. Disscuss

   • Examine closely taking account of strengths and weakeness in am argument; offer reasons for and against
   • *Furthermore, in addition, on the other hand*

5. Distinguish

   • Identify the differences between 2 or more factors
   • *differences only*

6. Consequences

   • How the issue identified intially affects the organisation
   • *Short term effects*

7. Implications

   • How the issue identified subsequently affects the employee or organisation
   • *longer term*

8. Identify

   • Give the name or identify characteristics of something
   • *one word answer*

9. Outline

   • State the main factors