Basic English Language Skills CHAPTER 9: TIPS FOR ANSWERING EXAM QUESTIONS You’re sitting at a table in a room full of students, hunched  over your exam paper, with your pen in hand. Your brain  feels fried, and your hand is starting to cramp. You look at  the clock, and you realise that you have only ten minutes  left to answer Question 5b – which counts for 50 marks. Exams can be a stressful experience. To help reduce the stress and  anxiety surrounding exams, and to help you achieve the best possible  marks, we’ve compiled a list of exam-writing tips for you. Developed for Oxbridge Academy IMPROVE YOUR MARKS!