GCSE command words

What does the command word "State" mean in a biology question? A. Provide a brief response B. C. D. Answer: A.

• Provide a brief response

• Describe in detail

• Compare and contrast

• Explain the process

What does the command word "Describe" mean in a biology question?

• Provide a brief response

• Describe in detail

• Compare and contrast

• Explain the process

What does the command word "Compare" mean in a biology question?

• Provide a brief response

• Describe in detail

• Compare and contrast

• Explain the process

What does the command word "Explain" mean in a biology question?

• A. Provide a brief response

• B. Describe in detail

• C. Compare and contrast

• D. Explain the process

What does the command word "Identify" mean in a biology question?

• A. Provide a brief response

• B. Describe in detail

• C. Compare and contrast

• D. Name or point out

What does the command word "Suggest" mean in a biology question?

• A. Provide a brief response

• B. Offer an explanation or hypothesis

• C. Compare and contrast

• D. Provide evidence

What does the command word "Calculate" mean in a biology question?

• A. Provide a brief response

• B. Perform a mathematical calculation

• C. Compare and contrast

• D. Explain the process

What does the command word "Outline" mean in a biology question?

• A. Provide a brief response

• B. Describe in detail

• C. Compare and contrast

• D. Give a general overview

What does the command word "Discuss" mean in a biology question?

• Provide a brief response

• Describe in detail

• Present arguments and considerations

• Compare and contrast

What does the command word "Evaluate" mean in a biology question?

• A. Provide a brief response

• B. Describe in detail

• C. Compare and contrast

• D. Assess and analyze