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Multiple choice (MC)
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Definition
Read all four options, rule out wrong ones, pick one; no penalty for guessing so never leave blank.
Example: Q1 to Q14 in 2025 were objective (16 marks).
Found in: school notes.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Command words.
Question types it can appear in
- Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
How to use it
How to approach it
Read all four options, rule out wrong ones, pick one; no penalty for guessing so never leave blank.
Pattern: Q1 to Q14 in 2025 were objective (16 marks).
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Read all four options, rule out wrong ones, pick one; no penalty for guessing so never leave blank.
Example: Q1 to Q14 in 2025 were objective (16 marks).
Could be tested as: Multiple choice.