Business Management Task Word (Key Skills) Practise

Identify = write key terms.

Q. Identify two moving parts of a bike. (2 marks)

ie. One moving part of bike is …… A second moving bike part is…..

A.

Define = give a full, detailed definition so that it cannot be confused with anything else.

Q. Define what type of bike is pictured above. (2 marks)

ie. The bike above is a mountain bike which is ……

A.

Describe = start with the definition, and then provide a detailed account of something.

Q. Describe the mountain bike pictured above. (4 marks)

ie. A mountain bike is …… It comprises of …….

A.

Outline = start with the definition, and then briefly describe the top-line features of the concept.

Q. Outline the purpose of the wheels. (3 marks)

ie. Bike wheels are …. They allow a bike to ……

A.

Explain = make the meaning of something clear and understandable by describing in detail with the use of

examples.

Q. Explain what is meant by ‘front set’. (3 marks)

ie. Front set refers to the components of a bike that are situated ….. The front set of the pictured bike includes..

A.

Distinguish = Explain difference(s) between them by using the same features PLUS include a linking word

[eg. however, whereas, whilst, on the other hand]

Q. Distinguish between the front and back wheels on the bike. (2 marks)

ie. The front wheel includes ….. whereas the back wheel incudes ……

A.

Compare = Describe unique similarities and difference of two terms or concepts. [Remember, differences

need to be joined with a linking word.]

Q. Compare the front and back wheels on the bike. (4 marks)

ie. One similarity of both the front and back wheels is …. This serves the purpose of ….. (description). A

difference is that the front wheels have…….whereas the back wheels have……

A.

Discuss = Describe both sides, for example strengths/weaknesses or advantages/disadvantages

Note: You must include at least one strength or weakness in a discuss question.

Q. Discuss cycling as way of commuting to work. (4 marks)

ie. An advantage of using a bike for transport is ….. This means …..

ie. A disadvantage of using a bike for transport is…. This means….

A.

Propose = Identify and describe an appropriate course of action

Justify = Recommend a course of action by using theoretical advantages (reasons)

Note: Propose and justify often appear together in questions.

Q. Excluding cycling, propose and justify a different way of commuting to work. (1 mark (propose) + 2 marks

(justify) = 3 marks)

ie. An alternative form of transport suitable for commuting to work is ….. This involves ….. (propose)

Advantages of this mode of transport are …. (justify)

A.