Basic English Language Skills
Developed for Oxbridge Academy
CHAPTER 9:
TIPS FOR ANSWERING EXAM QUESTIONS
You’re sitting at a table in a room full of students, hunched 
over your exam paper, with your pen in hand. Your brain 
feels fried, and your hand is starting to cramp. You look at 
the clock, and you realise that you have only ten minutes 
left to answer Question 5b – which counts for 50 marks.
Exams can be a stressful experience. To help reduce the stress and 
anxiety surrounding exams, and to help you achieve the best possible 
marks,  we’ve compiled a list of exam-writing tips for you.
IMPROVE YOUR MARKS!