GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Support - Explained

To effectively answer reading questions, it's essential to back up your responses with specific references from the text.

Why is it important to respond to reading questions effectively?

• To finish the quiz quickly

• To show understanding of the material

• To impress the teacher

• To avoid reading the text

What should you include when answering reading questions?

• Summaries of other books

• Unrelated facts

• References to the text

• Personal opinions

How can you ensure your answer is well-supported?

• By guessing the answer

• By using text references

• By asking a friend

• By writing a long response

What is a common mistake when answering reading questions?

• Reading the question carefully

• Ignoring the text

• Writing concise answers

• Using text references

What is the benefit of using text references in your answers?

• It shows you have read the text

• It confuses the reader

• It saves time

• It makes your answer longer