Command Words

Command Words

1. Bossy

   • Do what they say!
     • Answer the Question!!

2. Basic Facts

   • Outline
   • Briefly Describe
   • Summarise

3. Focus on factual information

   • Describe...
   • Give an account of...
   • Write an account of...

4. Showing you understand

   • Explain

5. Showing knowledge and understanding

   • Examine

6. Break down the topic and explain each part

   • Analyse

7. Set out arguments; use evidence; reach a conclusion

   • Assess
   • Evaluate
   • To what extent...