Software Engineering › Key terms › Command words › Critically analyse or evaluate
Critically analyse or evaluate
Command word Command words
Definition
Add a degree or level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to analysis or evaluation.
Example: Used in extended responses. Answer: deeper reasoning with evidence and a reasoned verdict.
Where it is used in the test
Syllabus area: Command words.
Question types it can appear in
- Extended response: Use it as a supporting point linked to the stimulus.
Study links
- Flashcard: Critically analyse or evaluate in Command Words and Question-type Skills · study that set
- Memorise: NESA key verbs: what each one asks for
How to use it in an answer
How to approach it
Add a degree or level of accuracy, depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to analysis or evaluation.
Pattern: Used in extended responses. Answer: deeper reasoning with evidence and a reasoned verdict.
Technique for the question types
- Extended response: Plan with the command word, give a judgement or explanation supported by named details from the stimulus, use course terms and cover both sides when asked.
Common mistakes
- Answer the command word: outline gives main points only, explain gives a reason or cause, discuss gives both sides.
Related terms
Same group in the syllabus: Identify · Outline · Describe · Distinguish · Compare · Contrast · Explain · Discuss · Analyse · Assess · Evaluate · Justify · Define · Construct