Note

The notes only account for Paper 1. See original command words here.

Explain

• Demonstration of knowledge and understanding
• Use of relevant examples

Note

This command word is often prominent in 9-markers. “Explan and analyse”

Analyse

• Significance, cause, effect
• Relationship between two

Note

This command word is prominent throughout the entirety of the paper.

Compare

• Similarities and differences between two extracts
• Significance & impact

Note

This command word is prominent in 25-marker extracts. “Analyse, evaluate, and compare”

Evaluate

• Reasoned judgement

Note

This command word is prominent in 25-markers. “Analyse and evaluate this statement”