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