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Types of Tests
Lesson #6
Two Types of Test (Questions)
Subjective Usually essay or brief answer type questions Teacher requires particular information May require a couple words or several
paragraphs In college, so many words or pages (if typed)
Objective Require correct factual responses from 2 or
more sources
Subjective Test Samples
Short EssayA phraseA couple of sentences
Long EssayThree sentencesSeveral pages
Essay Tests Require You to…
Draw conclusions
Interpret info
Organize material
Express logical thinking
Evaluate problems
Analyze situations
Essay’s Verb Clues
Help to organize your answer
Know the expectations of the teacher
Sample Essay Verbs
(Red words are additional)Analyze
Separate into parts to “dissect” the whole
ClassifyOrganize & arrange by categories
Compare Identify & explain differences between
things
Contrast Explain differences between things
More Sample Essay Verbs
DefineTell meaning of something
Describe Give complete meaning &
characteristics
DiscussLook over all details & views of a
certain topic or issue
And Some More Verbs
EvaluateLook at both sides of something & make
a conclusion
ExplainMake something clear with reasons &
causes
IllustrateClarify by using examples, comparing, or
giving details
Don’t forget these types
Prove Give facts to support your statement(s)
RelateShow the connection between things
StateExplain what a person believes &
support with specific proof
SummarizeWrite main points in a condensed form
Objective Tests Samples
True/False
Sentence completion
Matching
Multiple-choice
Combo of any of the above
Prep for Essay & Objective Tests
Read & review continuously
Record topics discussed in class
Choose topics to study
Study those chosen topics
Prepare study sheets on each topic
More ideas for studying for essay testsRead directions carefully
Look for key verbs to clue in what is wantedThink about & plan your answer.Make sure answer has intro, body, & conclusionWatch out for multiple instructions. Do all
thingsState main points, then support with stats,
examples, quotations, & other detailsSchedule your timeStick to the facts – no fluff to answersRead through your answers. Is it what you
meant?There is an expected answer