|  The
most common reason for losing marks in an exam is not answering
the question!
You
should read the question very carefully, and look out for
instruction terms.
Instruction
terms in the questions tell you exactly what you have to
do.
All
you have to do is know what these instruction words mean.
The
words in the question holds the key to exactly what's required.
Here
is a quick and simple look at some of the most common instruction
terms.
Click
here to see a full list.
Comment -
give your own thoughts
Compare -
show how things are similar
Contrast -
show how things are different
Describe -
show in detail what happens, or what something is like
Discuss -
give a balanced view
Explain -
show reasons for something
Illustrate -
give examples
Outline -
give a brief account of the main points
Suggest -
offer ideas or solutions
| Click here
for a COMPLETE list of
Instruction terms |
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