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Command words
Command words are the words and phrases used in exams and other assessment tasks that tell students how they should answer the question.
The following command words are taken from Ofqual’s official list of command words and their meanings that are relevant to this subject. In addition, where necessary, we have included our own command words and their meanings to complement Ofqual’s list.
Consider
Review and respond to given information.
Create
To make something new, or invent something.
Develop
Take forward or build upon given information.
Explore
Investigate without preconceptions about the outcome.
Investigate
To examine carefully.
Refer to
To look at in order to find information and help.
Research
A detailed study of a subject, to discover new information or reach a new understanding.