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verb

revise

/rɪˈvaɪz/

to study again before an exam

"Students should revise key grammar points every week."

reviewstudyrelearn
verb

attempt

/əˈtempt/

to try to do something

"Read the question carefully before you attempt it."

tryundertakeendeavor
adjective

accurate

/ˈækjərət/

correct and without mistakes

"Accurate spelling is important in formal writing."

correctexactprecise
verb

summarize

/ˈsʌməraɪz/

to describe the main points briefly

"Summarize the passage in three sentences."

outlinebriefcondense
noun

criteria

/kraɪˈtɪriə/

standards used to judge something

"The teacher explained the criteria for the essay."

standardsmeasuresrules
noun

strategy

/ˈstrætədʒi/

a planned way to achieve a goal

"A good exam strategy saves time."

planmethodapproach
noun

mistake

/mɪˈsteɪk/

something that is wrong or incorrect

"Check your work for each common mistake."

errorfaultslip
noun

instruction

/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/

information telling someone what to do

"Read every instruction before starting the test."

directionguidanceorder
noun

question

/ˈkwɛstjən/

a sentence or task asking for an answer

"The teacher explained question during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

answer

/ˈan.sə/

a response to a question

"The teacher explained answer during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

essay

/ˈɛˌseɪ/

a short piece of writing on a topic

"The teacher explained essay during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

paragraph

/ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/

a group of sentences about one idea

"The teacher explained paragraph during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

sentence

/sentence/

a group of words expressing a complete idea

"The teacher explained sentence during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

grammar

/ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/

the rules for using words in a language

"The teacher explained grammar during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

vocabulary

/vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/

words known or used by a person

"The teacher explained vocabulary during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

spelling

/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

the correct order of letters in a word

"The teacher explained spelling during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

punctuation

/pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/

marks such as commas and periods in writing

"The teacher explained punctuation during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

score

/skɔː/

the number of points received in a test

"The teacher explained score during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

grade

/ɡɹeɪd/

a mark showing the quality of school work

"The teacher explained grade during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

result

/ɹɪˈzʌlt/

the final mark or outcome

"The teacher explained result during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

revision

/riˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/

studying again before a test

"The teacher explained revision during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

topic

/ˈtɒpɪk/

the subject being discussed or studied

"The teacher explained topic during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

passage

/ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/

a section of written text

"The teacher explained passage during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

option

/ˈɒpʃən/

one possible choice

"The teacher explained option during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

outline

/ˈaʊtlaɪn/

a short plan of main points

"The teacher explained outline during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

draft

/dɹæft/

an early version of a piece of writing

"The teacher explained draft during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

diagram

/ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/

a simple drawing that explains something

"The teacher explained diagram during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

formula

/ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/

a rule written with numbers or symbols

"The teacher explained formula during the exam lesson."

termideaconcept
verb

underline

/underline/

to draw a line below words

"Students can underline effectively in a exam context."

useapplyperform
verb

highlight

/highlight/

to mark something as important

"Students can highlight effectively in a exam context."

useapplyperform
verb

compare

/compare/

to describe similarities and differences

"Students can compare effectively in a exam context."

useapplyperform
verb

contrast

/contrast/

to describe differences

"Students can contrast effectively in a exam context."

useapplyperform
verb

identify

/identify/

to find or name something

"Students can identify effectively in a exam context."

useapplyperform
verb

define

/define/

to explain the meaning of a word or idea

"Students can define effectively in a exam context."

useapplyperform
verb

describe

/describe/

to say what something is like

"Students can describe effectively in a exam context."

useapplyperform
verb

analyze

/analyze/

to examine something carefully

"Students can analyze effectively in a exam context."

useapplyperform
verb

justify

/justify/

to give reasons for an answer

"Students can justify effectively in a exam context."

useapplyperform
verb

predict

/predict/

to say what may happen later

"Students can predict effectively in a exam context."

useapplyperform
adjective

correct

/correct/

right or without mistakes

"The word correct is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

incorrect

/incorrect/

wrong or containing mistakes

"The word incorrect is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

complete

/complete/

with nothing missing

"The word complete is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

clear

/clear/

easy to understand

"The word clear is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

relevant

/relevant/

directly connected to the question

"The word relevant is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

detailed

/detailed/

including many facts or parts

"The word detailed is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

logical

/logical/

reasonable and well organized

"The word logical is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

brief

/bɹiːf/

short and not detailed

"The word brief is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

final

/final/

last or completed

"The word final is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

oral

/oral/

spoken rather than written

"The word oral is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

written

/ˈɹɪtn̩/

recorded in words on paper or screen

"The word written is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated
adjective

multiple-choice

/multiple choice/

having several possible answers to choose from

"The word multiple-choice is useful in a exam answer."

clearusefulrelated