Exam Question Keywords (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What are the two distinct types of words in exam questions?
What are the two distinct types of words in exam questions?
Topic & command words
What do topic words in an exam question tell you?
What do topic words in an exam question tell you?
What subject matter the question focuses on
What is one of the biggest mistakes students make in exams?
What is one of the biggest mistakes students make in exams?
Misinterpreting what a question asks
What does the command word 'analyse' require you to do?
What does the command word 'analyse' require you to do?
Break down causes & effects
What does 'compare' require you to identify?
What does 'compare' require you to identify?
Both similarities & differences
What is the specific focus when you 'contrast' items?
What is the specific focus when you 'contrast' items?
The differences between items
What does 'brief/briefly' tell you about your response?
What does 'brief/briefly' tell you about your response?
Keep it short & focused
What does 'assess' require you to do?
What does 'assess' require you to do?
Make a judgment about effectiveness
What does 'describe' require you to provide?
What does 'describe' require you to provide?
Detailed account of main features
What type of response does 'discuss' require?
What type of response does 'discuss' require?
Balanced argument with pros & cons
What does 'correlate' ask you to demonstrate?
What does 'correlate' ask you to demonstrate?
Connections & relationships
What does 'outline' require you to provide?
What does 'outline' require you to provide?
Concise overview of main points
What does 'evaluate' require you to do?
What does 'evaluate' require you to do?
Judge worth or effectiveness
What must you include when asked to 'give an illustrated account'?
What must you include when asked to 'give an illustrated account'?
Labeled diagrams or examples
What does 'summarise' require you to provide?
What does 'summarise' require you to provide?
Concise overview of main points only