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NotesSpanish B HLTopic 6.2Short answer
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6.2.83 min read

Short answer (Spanish B HL)

IB Spanish B · Unit 6

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Contents

  1. 1What a short answer is
  2. 2Short answers step by step
  3. 3In action
  4. 4Common errors
What it is: You answer questions in a few words from the text. Some ask which phrase shows an idea: then you copy it.
The instruction on the paper: Contesta a las siguientes preguntas. → Answer the following questions.
La cocinera del barrio: Carmen abrió su pequeño restaurante en un barrio obrero de Valencia hace treinta años. No tiene carta: cada día cocina lo que encuentra en el mercado por la mañana. Sus clientes, muchos de ellos jubilados, pagan un precio simbólico, y quien no puede pagar come igualmente. Cuando le preguntan por qué no sube los precios, responde que un plato de comida no debería ser un lujo.

Example: which phrase?

The question

  1. Contesta a las siguientes preguntas. ¿Qué frase muestra que Carmen es generosa?
Contesta a las siguientes preguntas.
Answer the following questions.
¿Qué frase nos da a entender que…?
which phrase suggests that…?
¿Qué expresión…?
which expression…?
Menciona una cosa…
mention one thing…
¿Cómo se denomina…?
what is … called?
Remember: ¿Qué frase…? = copy the phrase. Menciona una = give one.

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Four steps

1

Read the question word

¿Qué frase…?, ¿Por qué…?, Menciona…

2

Go to the lines

Questions follow the text order.

3

Lift the answer

Use the text's words.

4

Trim

Remove anything not asked.

Question word → Lines → Lift → Trim

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Un instituto sin móviles: Desde septiembre, el instituto Alameda guarda los móviles de sus alumnos en taquillas durante toda la jornada. La medida provocó protestas al principio, sobre todo entre los mayores. Tres meses después, los profesores notan que los recreos son más ruidosos, porque los alumnos vuelven a jugar y a charlar, y que hay menos conflictos en las redes sociales. Algunos padres, en cambio, se quejan de no poder localizar a sus hijos en caso de urgencia.

Example: mention one

The question

  1. Contesta a las siguientes preguntas. 1. ¿Dónde están los móviles durante la jornada? 2. Menciona un cambio que han notado los profesores.
Cut the rest: Before you write, ask: does every word answer the question? Cut the rest.

Do

  • Answer exactly the question word.
  • Give one answer when asked for one.
  • Use the text's words.

Don't

  • Copy a whole sentence just in case.
  • Mix in your opinion.
  • Explain a phrase you must copy.

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How Short answer Appears in IB Exams

Examiners use specific command terms when asking about this topic. Here's what to expect:

  • Define

    Give the precise meaning of key terms related to Short answer.

    AO1
  • Describe

    Give a detailed account of processes or features in Short answer.

    AO2
  • Explain

    Give reasons WHY — cause and effect within Short answer.

    AO3
  • Evaluate

    Weigh strengths AND limitations of approaches in Short answer.

    AO3
  • Discuss

    Present arguments FOR and AGAINST with a balanced conclusion.

    AO3

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