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Fill in the blanks and dropdowns
Process Command words
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 it is used 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.
Study links
- Flashcard: Fill in the blanks and dropdowns in Command Words and Question-type Skills · study that set
- Memorise: Exam day facts, key verbs and technique
How to use it in an answer
How to approach it
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).
Tips
General advice
- Answer the command word: outline gives main points only, explain gives a reason or cause, discuss gives both sides.
Related terms
Same group in the syllabus: Multiple choice (MC) · Multi-select · Drag-and-drop ordering · Matching and tables · Drawing questions (online tool) · Pseudocode questions · Python questions · SQL questions · Short-answer questions · Extended response (5 to 6 marks) · Reading time