College Study Skills Test-Taking Key Terms used on Essay tests These key terms tell you how you answer the question. The next couple of pages will help you better understand what each of these words mean.
Comments often explain, illustrate or criticize.
Look for qualities or characteristics that resemble each other. Emphasize similarities and differences. Give results or analysis of the factors. Discuss the limitations and good points or contributions of the plan and work in questions. Don't give details, but make sure you give the limits of the definition.