| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ace a test | do extremely well |
| 2. | achievement test | test of learned knowledge |
| 3. | admission ticket | document allowing entry |
| 4. | allotted time | time officially given |
| 5. | answer questions | respond to test items |
| 6. | answer sheet | paper for recording answers |
| 7. | application form | document for applying |
| 8. | aptitude test | test of natural ability |
| 9. | band score | score within a rating band |
| 10. | boost your score | improve your result |
| 11. | check your answers | review responses for mistakes |
| 12. | closed-book exam | test without materials |
| 13. | computer-based test | exam taken on computer |
| 14. | cram for an exam | study intensively at last minute |
| 15. | cutoff score | minimum required score |
| 16. | diagnostic test | test identifying strengths and weaknesses |
| 17. | entrance exam | test for admission |
| 18. | essay question | question requiring extended writing |
| 19. | exam fee | money paid for test |
| 20. | exam hall | room where exams happen |
| 21. | exam paper | the written test document |
| 22. | exam results | official test outcomes |
| 23. | exam schedule | planned timing of exams |
| 24. | exam supervisor | person overseeing the test |
| 25. | fail an exam | not achieve a passing score |
| 26. | fill in the blanks | complete missing words |
| 27. | final exam | major test at course end |
| 28. | final grade | overall result awarded |
| 29. | flash cards | cards for quick review |
| 30. | follow directions | do what instructions say |
| 31. | follow exam rules | obey testing regulations |
| 32. | follow the rubric | use the scoring guide |
| 33. | formula sheet | page of allowed formulas |
| 34. | full marks | maximum possible points |
| 35. | grading criteria | standards for evaluation |
| 36. | guess intelligently | make an informed guess |
| 37. | hand in your paper | give your test paper |
| 38. | important formulas | essential equations to know |
| 39. | justify your answer | explain why it is correct |
| 40. | late fee | extra charge for delay |
| 41. | listening test | assessment of listening skill |
| 42. | log in to the exam | enter the online test |
| 43. | manage your time | use available time well |
| 44. | marking scheme | guide for awarding marks |
| 45. | meet a deadline | finish by required time |
| 46. | midterm exam | test in middle of course |
| 47. | minimum score | lowest acceptable result |
| 48. | mock exam | practice version of real exam |
| 49. | model answer | example of strong response |
| 50. | negative marking | points deducted for errors |
| 51. | online exam | test taken on internet |
| 52. | open-book exam | test allowing reference materials |
| 53. | oral exam | spoken test |
| 54. | organize your ideas | arrange thoughts logically |
| 55. | overall score | total result achieved |
| 56. | paper-based test | exam taken on paper |
| 57. | partial credit | some points for partly correct |
| 58. | pass an exam | achieve a passing result |
| 59. | pass mark | minimum score to pass |
| 60. | past paper | previous exam paper |
| 61. | photo ID | identification with a picture |
| 62. | placement test | test for level assignment |
| 63. | practice test | test used for preparation |
| 64. | prepare for a test | get ready for assessment |
| 65. | progress test | test measuring improvement |
| 66. | qualifying score | score needed to qualify |
| 67. | raw score | score before adjustment |
| 68. | read instructions | look at directions carefully |
| 69. | reading test | assessment of reading skill |
| 70. | receive your score | get your test result |
| 71. | registration deadline | last day to register |
| 72. | release results | publish exam outcomes |
| 73. | retake an exam | take the test again |
| 74. | review notes | look over study notes |
| 75. | revise for an exam | review material before a test |
| 76. | sample paper | example exam paper |
| 77. | scaled score | adjusted standardized score |
| 78. | score report | document showing results |
| 79. | scoring system | method for assigning marks |
| 80. | show your work | display calculation steps |
| 81. | sit an exam | take a formal test |
| 82. | speaking test | assessment of speaking skill |
| 83. | standardized test | uniform test for many takers |
| 84. | study for an exam | prepare for a test |
| 85. | study guide | material to help revision |
| 86. | take an exam | sit for a test |
| 87. | test booklet | booklet containing test questions |
| 88. | test center | place where exam occurs |
| 89. | test date | day of the exam |
| 90. | test format | structure of the exam |
| 91. | test results | outcomes of the exam |
| 92. | testing center | official place for testing |
| 93. | time limit | maximum allowed time |
| 94. | upload your work | send completed answers online |
| 95. | use rough paper | make notes on scrap paper |
| 96. | word limit | maximum number of words |
| 97. | work out the answer | calculate or determine response |
| 98. | work under pressure | perform despite stress |
| 99. | write clearly | express ideas in readable way |
| 100. | writing test | assessment of writing skill |
