Question Word Recall
Cards for the short-answer question words.
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8 Command Words in Exams
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Name, list, state and identify all want a short, direct answer, not an explanation.
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Cards for the short-answer question words.
What short-answer question words like name, list and identify ask for.
Have you ever written a huge paragraph in an exam, only to run out of time later and realize the question was just for 1 mark? This happens when we misunderstand the command words in a question paper.
Let's crack the code so you know exactly what your teacher wants!
Sort questions by how long the answer should be.
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Match each question word to what it asks you to do.
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Fill in the right question word in each exam question.
Understanding exam questions is a crucial skill for scoring well in your school tests. If a question asks you to the main layers of the Earth, you only need to write their names without writing long paragraphs. When a history question asks you to the causes of the Revolt of 1857, you must provide a detailed account of the events. Sometimes, you are asked to between physical and chemical changes by drawing a comparison table. A geography question might ask you to the capital of India on a political map. If the science teacher wants the exact meaning of photosynthesis, the question will ask you to the term. Finally, if you need to give scientific reasons why a ship floats, the question will ask you to the phenomenon.
Practise writing a short, direct answer.
Remember that State means you should provide facts directly and briefly. You do not need to explain why metals have these properties.
Write exactly two facts. Keep it short.
Why shouldn't you include a paragraph explaining why they are shiny?