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Understanding command words is essential for exam success. Each command word tells you exactly what the examiner expects in your answer. Misinterpreting a command word is one of the most common reasons students lose marks. This lesson covers every command word used in the Edexcel A-Level Biology (9BI0) specification and explains how mark schemes work.
Every exam question begins with (or contains) a command word that instructs you on the type and depth of answer required. Giving a description when the question asks for an explanation, or explaining when it asks you to evaluate, will cost you marks -- even if your biology is correct.
Exam Tip: Before writing anything, underline the command word in the question. This simple habit can prevent you from misinterpreting what is being asked.
What it means: Give the precise meaning of a term.
What examiners look for: A concise, accurate definition using correct scientific terminology.
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