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Understanding Exam Command Words

Authored by Christian Dobbs

Physical Ed

12th Grade

Understanding Exam Command Words
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the command word "STATE" in an exam question prompt you to do?

Give an explanation with reasons and examples.

Recall a fact in relation to the information.

Provide an agreement for both sides and explain the reason using examples.

Explain key points of each part or view using examples.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When asked to "DEFINE" in an exam, what are you expected to do?

Give possible solutions.

Give details about main features.

Specify the meaning of a word or phrase.

Give the main points and describe each one.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If an exam question asks you to "IDENTIFY/OUTLINE," what should your answer include?

An agreement for both sides using examples.

A recall of facts in relation to the information.

The main points and a description of each.

The main point(s) and possibly what it refers to or includes.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required when the command word "DESCRIBE" is used in an exam question?

Give possible solutions.

Give details about main features.

Support the idea with evidence, reason, and examples.

Recall a fact in relation to the information.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "SUGGEST" ask you to do in an exam context?

Provide an agreement for both sides and explain the reason using examples.

Give details about main features.

Give possible solutions.

Recall a fact in relation to the information.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When an exam question includes "USING AN EXAMPLE," what should you make sure to include in your answer?

A detailed description of main features.

A recall of a fact without additional information.

A sporting or health example to support your answer.

A summary of the main points.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the command word "EXPLAIN" require you to do in an exam?

Just state the facts.

Give an explanation with reason why, using examples.

Provide a summary of the main points.

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