How To Answer Questions

Question 1

Describe questions

Answer 1

Look at the number of marks and write one sentence containing an accurate and relevant fact for each

Question 2

Explain questions

Answer 2

Look at the number of marks. Fro each Mark make a separate factual point, and then a sentence tying it back to the question

Question 3

To what extent questions

Answer 3

• write an introduction to the topic listing points you are going to talk about
• write a paragraph in favour of the question, containing at least three explain points
• write a paragraph opposing the question, containing at least three explain points
• conclusion involving a final opinion, backed up with a supporting reason

Question 4

Evaluate the usefulness questions

Answer 4

Consider the content and ommissions of the source. Then consider when it was written, it’s purpose, what king of source it is and who the author is, and conclude whether it makes the source useful or not

Question 5

How fully questions

Answer 5

• opening paragraph giving a brief summary on what the source is about
• paragraph with 3 facts That the source tells us
• paragraph with 3 facts that the source fails to mention

Question 6

Comparison questions

Answer 6

• statement regarding weather the sources agree or disagree
• what topic they agree or disagree on
• quotes to back this up^