ESL2O

2.2 Types of Question

Learning Goals
● Students will identify the types of questions;
● Students will relate them to your examination experiences; and
● Students will determine how questions can be answered efficiently.
Success Criteria
You will know you are successful in this lesson if you:
● identify the types of questions;
● relate them to your examination experiences; and
● determine how questions can be answered efficiently.
 What is the
hardest part
about taking
exams?
 Types of
questions
 Exams and tests are tools for
gauging your development as a
learner. Teachers can assess your ability
to apply your learning in various
circumstances by using a variety of
assessments.
 ➢ The purpose of true or
false questions is to

True or false
gauge your knowledge
with the topic and
comprehension of
common
misconceptions.
 True or false tips
❖ Read the questions carefully because sometimes just
one word can render a claim untrue.
❖ The entire question is automatically wrong if even one
portion of it is untrue. However, just because a portion
of the question is accurate doesn't indicate the entire
thing is.
❖ Understand the reasoning behind your agreement or
disagreement with the statement.
 What are the difficulties
you experience when
answering Multiple Choice
questions?
Multiple ➢ Intended to gauge how
well you comprehend a
variety of course

choice material.
 Multiple choice tips
❖ Practice removing the apparent incorrect answers and
selecting the closest match.
❖ If unsure, trust your initial judgment. Unless you are certain
that you gave the wrong answer the first time, your initial
guess is usually correct.
❖ Beware of drawbacks. For instance, "Which of these is
NOT..."
Matching ➢ Evaluates your ability to
recall, associate, and be
familiar with factual or

type cause-and-effect
content.
What subjects usually
use “Matching Type”
portions?
 Matching type tips
❖ Answer the questions you are familiar with right away as
you go through the list. There are consequently fewer
options to consider for the challenging topics.
❖ Before looking for the solution among the selections, try
to find the answer to the question in your head.
❖ When matching statements, be careful to look for
grammatical hints. (For instance, the verb tenses should
be consistent, etc.)
Short ➢ Evaluates your

answer knowledge of important

phrases, concepts, and
information.

questions
(Identification, Fill-in-the-blank)
 TIP Don't only memorize
information when studying. Learn the
vocabulary and important themes
that might appear on the test.
How long does it take
you to write an essay?
 ➢ Enables you to clarify
Essay type an idea in the subject
and show how well you
comprehend it.
 Essay tips
❖ Before responding, quickly mind-map your ideas. This
shortens your essay and demonstrates your understanding
of the subject matter.
❖ Use the fundamental essay writing guidelines (intro, 2-3
main ideas, conclusion)
❖ Before you begin writing, make a list of any keywords or
major themes you want to cover in your essay.
 General tips
❖ Before responding, make sure you have read
every question. Eliminate the questions you
already know the answer to, and return to the
unanswered questions later.
❖ You can get context hints for the answers to
other questions on the test by quickly skimming
the questions before responding.
 General tips
❖ Use time management techniques. Don't spend
too much time on one thing. Come back for the
answer later if you don't know the answer to a
question.
❖ When you return to the question, if you still don't
know the answer, make an educated estimate.
❖ Planning is essential!
 Rewrite the following
sentence: It is a honour
to meet you.
HOW ARE YOU FEELING today?
 homework
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