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IB Command Terms
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30 Preguntas

1. give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items,
referring to both (all) of them throughout

A determine B distinguish

C compare D annotate

2. represent by means of pencil lines

A draw B outline

C annotate D design

3. give the steps in a calculation

A comment B annotate

C show D explain

4. add labels to a diagram

A construct B describe

C comment D label

5. give an expected result

A predict B estimate

C solve D derive

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6. find the only possible answer

A analyze B derive

C determine D define

7. give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms

A describe B discuss

C outline D explain

8. find a value for a quantity

A label B identify

C state D measure

9. give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation

A analyze B determine

C apply D list

10. give the differences between two or more different items

A distinguish B discuss

C determine D apply

11. use an idea, equation, principle, theory, or law in a new situation

A apply B estimate

C describe D determine

12. assess the implications & limitations

A evaluate B discuss

C explain D predict

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13. give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity.

A analyze B derive

C define D determine

14. find an approximate value for an unknown quantity

A measure B calculate

C determine D estimate

15. reach a conclusion from the information given

A derive B deduce

C discuss D determine

16. represent by means of a graph showing a line & labeled but unscaled axes

A draw B outline

C analyze D sketch

17. give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation

A define B list

C describe D state

18. represent or develop in graphical form

A draw B design

C construct D estimate

19. interpret data to reach conclusions

A calculate B deduce

C derive D analyze

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20. find an answer from a given number of possibilities

A estimate B identify

C analyze D deduce

21. give a judgement based on a given statement or result of a calculation

A compare B comment

C estimate D distinguish

22. propose a hypothesis or other possible answer

A propose B tell me

C describe D suggest

23. produce a plan, simulation or model

A apply B construct

C draw D design

24. give a detailed account

A describe B identify

C distinguish D define

25. give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against
the relative importance of various factors, or comparisons or alternative hyptheses

A discuss B distinguish

C analyze D compare

26. add brief notes to a diagram or graph

A draw B list

C comment D annotate

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27. give a brief account or summary

A comment B construct

C discuss D outline

28. obtain an answer using math

A predict B suggest

C show D solve

29. find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working

A estimate B deduce

C calculate D distinguish

30. manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship

A derive B determine

C deduce D calculate

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Clave de respuesta

1. c 2. a 3. c 4. d

5. a 6. c 7. d 8. d

9. d 10. a 11. a 12. a

13. c 14. d 15. b 16. d

17. d 18. c 19. d 20. b

21. b 22. d 23. d 24. a

25. a 26. d 27. d 28. d

29. c 30. a

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