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    Answers to Command terms - an exercise for students

    1. Fill in the blanks in the table below:

    Command term Definition Objective


    e.g. Define Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical 1
    quantity.
    Suggest Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer. 3
    Draw Represent or develop in graphical form. 1
    Annotate Add brief notes to a diagram or graph. 2
    Label Add labels to a diagram. 1
    Estimate Obtain an approximate value. 2
    Deduce Interpret data to reach conclusions. 3
    Compare Give an account of the similarities between two or more 3
    items referring to both (all) of them throughout.

    2. Distinguish between:

    Draw(1) and Draw means represent by means of pencil lines. Sketch means represent by
    Sketch (3) means of a diagram or graph (with appropriate labeling). The sketch should
    give a general idea of the required shape or relationship and should include
    the relevant features.

    Label (1) and Label means add lines to a diagram whereas annotate means add brief notes
    annotate (2) to a diagram or graph.

    List (1) and List means give a sequence of brief answers but with no explanation,
    Describe (2) describe means give a detailed account.

    Calculate (2) Calculate means obtain a numerical answer showing the relevant stages of
    and Determine working whereas determine means obtain the only possible answer.
    (3)

    Compare (3) Compare means give an account of the similarities between two or more
    and Compare items referring to both (all) of them throughout. Compare and contrast is
    and contrast(3) similar except that the account should be not only of the similarities but also
    of the differences.

    Explain (3) and Explain means give a detailed account giving reasons or causes. Explore
    Explore (3) means undertake a systematic process of discovery.

    © Dr. Geoffrey Neuss, InThinking


    http://www.thinkib.net/chemistry 1
    Command terms - an exercise for students (cont.)

    3. Match the command terms with the Definition

    Command Definition
    Term

    Classify Arrange or order by class or category.

    Predict Give an expected result.

    Distinguish Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.

    Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.

    Analyse Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.

    Construct Display information in a diagrammatic or logical form.

    Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.

    Solve Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic and/or numerical and/or graphical
    methods.

    Suggest Propose a solution, hypothesis or other possible answer.

    Interpret Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions
    from given information.

    Define Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.

    Measure Obtain a value for a quantity.

    Apply Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in relation to a given problem or
    issue.

    Describe Give a detailed account.

    Formulate Express precisely and systematically the relevant concept(s) or argument(s).

    © Dr. Geoffrey Neuss, InThinking


    http://www.thinkib.net/chemistry 2

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