The document provides guidance on answering different types of exam questions including inference, causation, consequences, role, and judgement questions. It outlines the expected length and structure of responses, highlighting key elements to include such as stating the main point, supporting with details, and linking ideas. Students are advised to structure responses with multiple paragraphs or sections and use linking language to clearly show connections between ideas.
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1. Question type Phrasing Time/length What to do
What can you tell from 6 minutes You must make an inference and then support this by saying what
Inference this source about? details of the source made you think that.
What does Source A Begin your answer with This source suggests...
tell us about? 1 paragraph, For maximum marks you need to support your point with several
4 marks
details.
8-10 lines.
Why were 13 minutes, Focus on the question by stating the cause or reason at the start
Causation What factors.
1 side
of each paragraph before developing each one thoroughly.
Why did... You might want to group reasons together i.e. social, economic,
Explain why... or political or long term/short term, though only do this if this is
9 or 12 marks
appropriate.
18 minutes,
Aim to write two, preferably three causes/reasons (must for 12
1-1.5 sides marks). 12 markers will need a clear conclusion answering the
question clearly.
To show your explaining each point, use because, therefore, as a
result of, this meant that.
Explain the effects of... 13 minutes, Begin each paragraph by stating the effect/change clearly and at
Consequences Describe the
1 side
the end of the paragraph state how big a change this resulted in.
political effects of... Aim to write two paragraphs for 9 marks and three for 12 marks.
9 or 12 marks Why was .. or Explain, dont describe use due to this, as a result of,
important.. consequently.
18 minutes,
Why did ... damage You need to consider who was affected, what changed, how much
the reputation of... 1-1.5 sides did things change. You must include a range of consequences.
How much change did .
Try to organise your work into different types of effects:
Explain how changed
political, social, economic or long-term/short-term, unless asked to
In what ways did do just one, or how change was different for different groups.
change To make links between changes use furthermore, however, as a
result of, in addition, this led to.
If you write a conclusion, think about the amount or type of
change.
What role did .play 13 minutes, This question will ask you to consider the role of an individual,
Role in...
1 side
group, event or factor.
Describe the Aim to write two main points, preferably three (must for 12
importance/contribution or marks).
9 or 12 marks of... Describe the importance of (difference made by) the individual,
18 minutes,
In what ways did group or factor youve been asked to discuss.
1-1.5 sides For a 12 marker, you probably need to talk about other factors as
well.
How far do you agree 25 minutes The question could require a scales or a list of reasons answer.
with this statement Plan your answer before you start.
Judgement was the main
including plan
Write one good length paragraph on the three bullet points at
reason . Do least, but make sure you dont just describe them.
16 marks you agree? A/A* students mustnt simply rely on the three bullet points.
Plan
Why did A/A* you must make a judgement about the importance of each
Was .. The main then factor in each paragraph. Maximum level 3 without.
reason why. Write a conclusion stating your overall judgement. Dont just talk
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about one factor, either compare the importance of two factors
(with reasons) or show the links between at least two factors (with
reasons).