Exam Question Keywords (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What is one of the biggest mistakes students make in exams?
What is one of the biggest mistakes students make in exams?
Misinterpreting the question
What are the two distinct types of words in exam questions?
What are the two distinct types of words in exam questions?
Topic words and command words
What do topic words tell you?
What do topic words tell you?
What subject matter is focused on
What do command words tell you?
What do command words tell you?
What you need to do
What does 'analyse' ask you to do?
What does 'analyse' ask you to do?
Break down causes and effects
What does 'compare' require you to do?
What does 'compare' require you to do?
Show similarities and differences
What does 'contrast' focus on?
What does 'contrast' focus on?
Differences between items
What does 'describe' ask you to do?
What does 'describe' ask you to do?
Give main features & characteristics
What does 'discuss' require?
What does 'discuss' require?
A balanced argument with pros & cons
What does 'outline' mean?
What does 'outline' mean?
Give main points without detail
What does 'evaluate' ask you to do?
What does 'evaluate' ask you to do?
Judge worth or effectiveness
What does 'define' require?
What does 'define' require?
A clear, precise explanation
What does 'briefly' mean?
What does 'briefly' mean?
Keep it short and focused
What does 'assess' require you to do?
What does 'assess' require you to do?
Weigh evidence & reach a conclusion