Changing the way you learn

Question	Answer
List	Your answer should be a list - the number of items you need to list depends on the number of marks available.
State	Your answer should be a simple sentence – the number of items you need to state/identify/give/name depends on the number of marks available
Identify	Your answer should be a simple sentence – the number of items you need to state/identify/give/name depends on the number of marks available
Give	Your answer should be a simple sentence – the number of items you need to state/identify/give/name depends on the number of marks available
Name	our answer should be a simple sentence – the number of items you need to name depends on the number of marks available
Describe	In your answer you should include details
Explain	In your answer you should make a point and then expand on each point (by giving examples or reasons) to make sure you are explaining the point.
Discuss	You should compare different points of view, giving evidence to back up the points you make; you should reach a conclusion about the topic you have been discussing. Remember to think about spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Command Words

	Created by Mr Mckinlay over 10 years ago