GCSE Command words

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Calculate
Work out your answer using the numbers in the question. Read the question carefully for information on equations, units and/or significant figure
Comment on
Look at data or information and decide what it shows
Compare
Give similarities and/or differences between two (or more) things. Your answer must relate to both (or all) things mentioned in the question
Compare and contrast
Give similarities and differences between two (or more) things. Your answer must relate to both (or all) things mentioned in the question
Complete
Add words to a statement or values to a table or diagram
Deduce
Come to a decision based on the information in the question
Define
Give the meaning of the term(s) in the question
Describe
State facts, information, events or processes and link them in a logical order
Determine
Give a numerical answer from the information in the question
Devise
Write down a method or plan
EstimateFind a rough number or amount from the information given in the questionEvaluateMake a judgement, considering arguments and/or evidence for and againstExplainSay how or why something happens; 'because' will be an important part of your answerGiveProvide the requested information from memory. You don't need to explain your answerIdentifyName or otherwise characteriseJustifySupport with evidenceLabelProvide appropriate names on a diagram/graph/tableNameProvide the requested information from memory. You don't need to explain your answerPlanWrite down a method using the details provided in the questionPredictSay what you think will happen based on what you knowReasonSay why something happens or is the caseStateProvide the requested information from memory. You don't need to explain your answerState and explainMake a point and link ideas to justify that pointSuggestProvide the requested information by applying your knowledge and understanding to the question