The document provides definitions and guidance for different command words that may be used in questions for an Intermediate 2 Administration exam. It defines words like identify, suggest, outline, describe, compare, explain, and define. For each command word, it provides examples of the type of answer expected in terms of level of detail and structure. It emphasizes brevity for some questions and providing multiple points for others.

1. INTERMEDIATE 2 ADMINISTRATION COMMAND WORDS

2. IDENTIFY Identify/state/name Listing or bullet points would be acceptable here. State may be used rather than identify to suit the wording/context of the question. Mark per identification

3. IDENTIFY

4. IDENTIFY

5. WARNING DO NOT WRITE ANY MORE THAN ONE OR 2 WORDS

6. SUGGEST More than naming/give ideas/propose/put forward/recommend/advise on a course of action Mark per suggestion May be linked with another instruction to justify their suggestion(s).

7. SUGGEST Suggest 2 uses for apples in cooking (2) Suggest a good recipe making use of bananas (1)

8. OUTLINE More than naming, but not a detailed description - a summary Marks will indicate the number of different points expected. Candidate will not be expected to develop their answers.

9. OUTLINE Outline an apple (1)

10. OUTLINE Outline a banana (1)

11. WARNING Most pupils write too much for this kind of question. Stop after one sentence – make sure you have made your point and move on.

12. DESCRIBE Outline (as above) plus an example/explanation or expansion. One mark for outlining plus one for additional comment. No marks for simply naming/identifying.

13. DESCRIBE Describe an apple (2)

14. DESCRIBE Describe a banana (2)

15. COMPARE Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the similarities and/or differences between methods/choices. Answer should be structured in such a way that each statement compares a similarity or a difference. Justification or conclusions may be required.

16. Compare For 3 marks you need to make 3 statements – each statement has to mention both fruits.

17. COMPARE FOR 4 MARKS COMPARE THESE 2 PEOPLE

18. Explain Advise on the benefits/advantages of why a course of action or a proposed course of action has/had been taken

19. Explain Explain the advantages of having lots of fruit as part of your diet. (2 marks)

20. Define Give a clear meaning