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Verbs Used in Essay Questions
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The "Verbs Used in Essay Questions"Flash handout shows you how to read essay questions.

What will I be able to do after reading this handout?
  • Understand what you are being asked.
  • Break down questions into manageable parts.
  • Use the question to check your answer.
When might I use this handout?
  • As you prepare for an essay test.
  • When you receive feedback from essay exams that you didn't answer the question properly.
  • When you find that the terms used in essay questions confuse you.
How should I use this handout?
  • To anticipate potential test questions.
  • To develop (and answer) practice test questions.
Why should I use this handout?
  • To understand how different verbs require different responses and levels of thinking.
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