Examples of Instruction Words

Examples of Instruction Words
What You are Expected to Do
  • Do you think...? Give reasons...
  • How important were...?
  • How successful were...?
  • Show how far...
  • To what extent...?
First of all, give your assessment, judgment or opinion of a topic; secondly, describe or explain the evidence or arguments to support your viewpoint
  • What evidence is there to...?
  • Support your answer with evidence from the...
Support, reject or qualify the viewpoint expressed in the source. You must therefore identify and offer specific evidence from the source, in your answer
  • Comment on...
Give your views/opinions or thoughts on
  • Compare and contrast...
Point out the similarities and differences
  • Define.../What is meant by...?
Give the meaning of a word / phrase
  • Discuss...
Give the different points of view / pros and cons
  • Evaluate...

Describe/State the main points of an issue.
Weigh the positive and negative impact. Take a stand or make a judgment based on the supporting details