Understanding how to approach exam questions helps to boost exam performance. Question types will include multiple choice, structured, mathematical and practical questions.
Foundation tier papers may include questions in which you have to complete a sentence. Some of these questions include words to choose from in a box. You do not have to use all the words - some of them will be wrong.
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Sample question 1 - Foundation
Question
The egg and the sperm contain genetic material.
Complete the sentence. Choose the word from the box. [1 mark]
carbohydrate
DNA
protein
carbohydrate
DNA
protein
The genetic material is made of ______.
The genetic material is made of DNA.
Sample question 2 - Foundation
Question
Darwin's theory of natural selection states that all living things have evolved from simple life forms.
Use the correct answer from the box to complete the sentence. [1 mark]
three billion
three million
three thousand
three billion
three million
three thousand
Darwin's theory states that life began on Earth ______ years ago.
Darwin's theory states that life began on Earth three billion years ago.
