What the question type tests
What the question type tests
Short response questions usually require a focused answer, such as a multiple-choice answer, a short constructed response, a cloze answer or a sequence. Extended response questions require more developed thinking, such as paraphrasing, comprehension, analysis, deduction, inference or evaluation.
Step-by-step lessons on WJEC GCSE English Language 4.1.3 Short and extended response question types. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the reading and comprehension skills for description, narration and exposition texts before tackling the more evaluation-heavy argumentation and persuasion unit, since technical accuracy in writing carries half the marks in each written unit.