Command Terms For Ib Philosophy Test

Front 1

Evaluate

Back 1

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations of different evidence and arguments.

Front 2

Examine

Back 2

Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

Front 3

Explain

Back 3

Describe, giving reasons.

Front 4

Formulate

Back 4

Express precisely, clearly and in a systematic manner the relevant concept(s)/argument(s)

Front 5

Identify

Back 5

Recognize and state briefly a distinguished fact or feature.

Front 6

Justify

Back 6

Provide evidence to support or defend a choice, decision, strategy or course of action.

Front 7

To what extent

Back 7

Evaluate the success or otherwise of an argument or concept. Opinions and conclusion should be presented clearly and supported by empirical evidence and sound argument.

Front 8

Analse

Back 8

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements, structure, underlying assumptions and any interrelationships involved.

Front 9

Compare

Back 9

Describe two (or more) situations and present the similarities between them.

Front 10

Contrast

Back 10

Describe two (or more) situations and present the differences between them.

Front 11

Define

Back 11

Give a clear and precise meaning of a given word, term or concept.

Front 12

Describe

Back 12

Present the characterisitcs of a particular topic.

Front 13

Discuss

Back 13

Offer a considered and balanced review of a particular topic. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by empirical evidence and sound argument.

Front 14

Distinguish

Back 14

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts/terms.