General tips for passing all types of literature-based written exams
By literature, I mean writing-based exams. This, therefore, excludes mathematics, physics and chemistry exams based on calculations of all kinds which are not my field. That being said, let’s start by taking off. All written tests are accompanied by a heading giving instructions on what is expected of test takers. Let me insist that you read the instructions carefully, which will allow you to answer the questions without risk of slipping up. After reading your title, categorize your ideas whatever ideas come from the text if you are asked to comment on a text or from your own knowledge of the essay if you have a quote to analyse, a short statement to address or a question to answer, they should all be approached through an outline. Why do we need to describe a written test? This helps organize your ideas not only for yourself as the exam taker, but also for me as the exam evaluator, so you can clearly see where you are going with this. So, break down your ideas into ...