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Definition
Choose the right word from a list; use exact syllabus terms.
Example: 2025 Q2 (Waterfall or Agile) and Q14 (data structures).
Found in: 2025 HSC marking guidelines, school notes.
Where you'll use it in the test
Syllabus area: Command words.
Question types it can appear in
- Fill in the blanks: Choose this term to complete a statement or table.
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Technique from the syllabus and marking guidelines
Choose the right word from a list; use exact syllabus terms.
Pattern: 2025 Q2 (Waterfall or Agile) and Q14 (data structures).
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Choose the right word from a list; use exact syllabus terms.
Example: 2025 Q2 (Waterfall or Agile) and Q14 (data structures).
Could be tested as: Fill in the blanks.