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NotesSpanish BTopic 6.2Short answer
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6.2.83 min read

Short answer

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 a question in a few words from the text. You don't need full sentences.
The instruction on the paper: Contesta a las siguientes preguntas. → Answer the following questions.
Un festival de cortos: Cada noviembre, el festival Corto Joven presenta películas hechas por chicos de 14 a 20 años. Este año se presentaron ciento veinte cortos. El premio principal es un curso de verano en una escuela de cine. La ganadora, Sara López, rodó su corto con el móvil.

Example: a short answer

The question

  1. Contesta a las siguientes preguntas. ¿Con qué grabó Sara su película?
Contesta a las siguientes preguntas.
Answer the following questions.
Menciona una cosa…
mention one thing…
¿Qué frase…?
which phrase…?
¿Qué expresión…?
which expression…?
¿Cómo se denomina…?
what is … called?
Remember: Answer only what is asked. Extra information can lose the mark.

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Four steps

1

Spot the question word

¿Quién? a person, ¿Dónde? a place, ¿Por qué? a reason.

2

Go to the lines

Questions follow the text order.

3

Lift the answer

Use the text's words.

4

Cut the extras

Keep only what answers the question.

Question word → Lines → Answer → Cut

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Deporte y estudios: Javier tiene dieciséis años y entrena natación cuatro horas al día. Se levanta a las cinco y media para nadar antes de clase. Sus notas no han bajado: dice que el deporte le ha enseñado a organizarse. Su sueño es competir en los Juegos Olímpicos, pero también quiere estudiar Medicina.

Example: mention one

The question

  1. Contesta a las siguientes preguntas. 1. ¿A qué hora se levanta Javier? 2. Menciona uno de los planes de Javier para el futuro.
One means one: Menciona una cosa asks for one. Writing two can cost the mark.

Do

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

Don't

  • Copy the whole paragraph.
  • Add your opinion.
  • Answer from general knowledge.

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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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