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Seagull Posted 9 years ago
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How to answer in a written examination

Question: The title of the passage says "Cats understand human emotions." Do you think it is true? Explain your reason why you think so based on this passage.

How should we answer this kind of question in a formal written examination? I came up with three ways of answering it. What do you think about each of them? Besides, is there any better way to answer it? --

(A) Yes, I do. This is because ....

(B) Yes, I think that it is true. This is because ....

(C) I think that it is true. This is because ....

  

Top answer

All 3 seem OK. I prefer A or B. If I had more than one reason, I'd consider saying Yes, I do, for the following reasons.

— Clive

  • All 3 seem OK.
  • I prefer A or B.
  • If I had more than one reason, I'd consider saying Yes, I do, for the following reasons.
  • _________________________________________ Is the examiner asking for your real opinion, or just your opinion based on the passage?
  • Is there a possibility that you won't think it is true?
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All 3 seem OK. I prefer A or B.

If I had more than one reason, I'd consider saying Yes, I do, for the following reasons.

_________________________________________

Is the examiner asking for your real opinion, or just your opinion based on the p

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Thank you so much for your answer, Clive.

As for your question, the examiner is asking the test-takers for their real opinions. They need to explain why they think so, based on the descriptions in the given passage.

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