Command Words

Master the language examiners use — know exactly what each command word demands and how many marks to aim for.

Showing 12 of 12 command words

Define1–2 marksEasy

Identify / State1 marksEasy

Describe2–3 marksMedium

Explain2–4 marksMedium

Analyse4–6 marksHard

Discuss6–8 marksHard

Evaluate6–8 marksHard

Calculate1–3 marksMedium

Draw / Sketch2–4 marksMedium

Compare2–4 marksMedium

Distinguish2 marksEasy

Suggest2–4 marksMedium

Test Yourself

Identify the correct command word for each question stem.

Question 1 of 10Score: 0/0

_______ the term 'inflation'.