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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 a question.

The following command words are from Ofqual’s official list. Their meanings are relevant to this subject.

Look at the information provided and break it down to identify and interpret the main points being raised

Put into effect in a recognized way

Make an informed judgment

Provide mathematical answers

Specify meaning

Set out characteristics

Present key points about different ideas or strengths and weaknesses of an idea

Produce a diagram

Judge from available evidence

Set our purposes or reasons

Name/state or characterise

Support a case with evidence

Provide appropriate names on a diagram

Suggest solutions / options

Express yourself clearly and briefly