FAQs
To write answers that get good marks, address the question directly and comprehensively. Use specific evidence and examples to support your claims. Ensure that your answer is well-organized and logically structured, with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
How to structure an answer? ›
Plan your answer to the question, writing down some key points, examples, evidence and references. Work fast and uncritically at this stage. Put in everything that seems relevant to start with – you can always cut out unwanted points later. Number parts of your plan, indicating the order you want to put them in.
How to give quick answers? ›
Always Give the Short Answer First
Consider giving the fast answer first, then elaborate if questioners ask for more. Often, they may not. This tactic can force you to get to the point and can eliminate your chances of rambling on.
What is the best way to reply? ›
Avoid sending short or one-word replies.
If you're responding to a message from another person, get them engaged within the conversation and give them a true response that is at least a sentence or 2 long. Sometimes, it's perfectly acceptable to respond with “o*k” if it makes sense in the context.
How do you start a long response? ›
It begins with a topic sentence. The topic sentence states plainly the point you intend to make in your answer. Often it simply restates the question. The second paragraph provides information, examples, and details to support your main idea or position.
How long is a short answer? ›
Typically, a shorter response will be one to two paragraphs and often your assignment or exam will give you a specific word limit. A key difference between an essay and a shorter response is length; this means you must be very concise and focused.
How do I start an answer to a question? ›
Start your answer by rewriting the question as a thesis statement. A well‐written thesis statement answers the question directly. What remains is to provide the documentation which supports your answer using the material you have studied. Proofread your answer and correct any errors in grammar, spelling or syntax.
How to start an introduction in an answer? ›
A good place to start is by critically engaging with the terms of the question itself. Show in your introductory paragraph that you have fully considered what the question is asking, and the nuances of the words and concepts it employs.
How do you start an answer paragraph? ›
Start your answer by rewriting the question as a thesis statement. A well‐written thesis statement answers the question directly. What remains is to provide the documentation which supports your answer using the material you have studied. Proofread your answer and correct any errors in grammar, spelling or syntax.
What is a good starting sentence? ›
Start with the chase. A good hook might also be a question or a claim—anything that will elicit an emotional response from a reader. Think about it this way: a good opening sentence is the thing you don't think you can say, but you still want to say. Like, “This book will change your life.”
Questions that cannot be answered with "yes" or "no" usually begin with an interrogative adjective, adverb, or pronoun: when, what, where, who, whom, whose, why, which, or how. (I liked that one best.) Which one did you like best? (She wants the blue one.)
