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Answering Guide

This document provides an answering guide for exam questions of varying types, including define, describe, discuss, list, identify, suggest, outline, state, explain, differentiate, and distinguish. For each question type, it indicates the typical number of marks, expected length of the response, and whether the answer should be in point form, paragraph form, or provide examples. The guide emphasizes concise factual responses over opinions and focusing answers on the specific requirements of the question.

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Answering Guide

This document provides an answering guide for exam questions of varying types, including define, describe, discuss, list, identify, suggest, outline, state, explain, differentiate, and distinguish. For each question type, it indicates the typical number of marks, expected length of the response, and whether the answer should be in point form, paragraph form, or provide examples. The guide emphasizes concise factual responses over opinions and focusing answers on the specific requirements of the question.

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ANSWERING GUIDE

DEFINE
State CONCISELY the meaning of the word or term
This is usually (2 marks) so, I need you to write MINIMUM.
3 lines (maximum 5 lines)
Give the examiner a ATLEAST of TWO facts.

PS. please do not say 'I think' -_- you are not a dictionary.

DESCRIBE
Provide FACTUAL information on a process/
structure.
This is usually (4-6 marks) as they ask for 2 or 3
factors/ways
Answer should consist of FACTS (not guesses)
(minimum) 2 lines (maximum) 3 lines

DISCUSS
Give a reasoned argument and EXPLAIN the
essential content of the question.
This is usually (6 marks) "2 ways in which. "
THIS IS NOT A DEFINITION it's an EXPLAINATION. THINK ABOUT EXPLAINING HOW A FIGHT
HAPPEN! YOU DO NOT DEFINE FIGHT YOU JUST EXPLAIN!

(Minimum) 4 lines (Maximum) be reasonable.


LIST
Itemize WITHOUT detail.
Preferably point form.
This is ALWAYS (1 mark) each.

One word or Phrase


Ms. A. Alexis
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IDENTIFY
Name/point out specific features.
This one is TRICKY! but LOOK AT THE MARKS!
If they ask you to identify 4 things and it is 4 marks, then
you LIST (see above)
If they ask you to identify two things for 4 marks, then you write, in
paragraph form (minimum) of 3 lines total and GIVE AN EXAMPLE
STOP DEFINING!

SUGGEST

Give a LOGICAL and reasoned explanation using provided knowledge.


This is not used often! but the marks on average can be (6 marks).
(Minimum) 3 lines
Use examples.

Mostly in scenario questions. STICK TO THE SCENARIO like gorilla glue

OUTLINE
Give BASIC STEPS only.
Do NOT state, this should be sentence using point form.
It is usually (4 marks), two marks each.

Minimum of (1 line) excluding proper sentencing


STATE
Concisely give factual information outlining explanation.
Basically, this is a combination of list and explain.
Usually, 2-4 marks
(Minimum) 1 line (Maximum) 2 lines

Ms. A. Alexis
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EXPLAIN
Give REASONS based on recollection.
This is usually (6 marks.) asking for two points.
Minimum (4 lines) each point.

NEXT TIME YOU DEFINE I WILL CRY! PLEASE STOP DEFINING!


Do not say, I THINK because the answer loses creditability.

DIFFERENTIATE
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN.
You know how to tell the difference but here's how you structure your answer.
Point Form
Do not give one and finish the sentence with " the other does not?" give the other. ( don't
know it? do not use it)
Use transition words such as: In comparison to/ by comparison/while/on the other hand.

DISTINGUISH
FUN FACT: They are not the same!
This one looks at the uniqueness, but you are still providing the
differences between them.
Most times there are distinct differences.
Identify characteristics.
Again, DO NOT SAY "the other does not"

HOPE THIS HELPS

Ms. A. Alexis

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