1.8.2 - Strategies for SAQs (Short Answer Questions)
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Practice Questions
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Identify the first step in answering SAQs.
💡 Hint: Think about what the question is really asking.
What should you do after locating the answer in the passage?
💡 Hint: Make sure to avoid copying directly from the text.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a crucial first step in answering SAQs?
💡 Hint: Focus on understanding the question's essentials.
True or False: You should copy large sections from the passage in SAQ answers.
💡 Hint: Consider whether the original idea reflects your comprehension.
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Challenge Problems
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You are given a complex passage. Break down the first three sentences into the main ideas and sub-points, then rephrase these into an SAQ format.
💡 Hint: Focus on identifying key terms that serve as anchors for your answer.
Draft a concise SAQ response to a prompt regarding the author's tone in a literary passage, ensuring it respects a 40-word limit.
💡 Hint: What adjectives or phrases indicate the author’s perspective on the subject?
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