essay question
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of essay question
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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So we set ourselves a challenge, which involved each of us answering the same essay question, twice.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2023
A year ago, the College Board announced it would do away with SAT subject tests and the essay question.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2022
Keep in mind, though, that it is not the essay question restated, a topic statement, an assertion of fact, or a step-by-step writing plan.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021
The essay question: “How does oppression, neglected potential, and trauma affect a person’s identity?”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
Brie locks eyes with Dad, and I have the prickly-hot feeling I get when I don’t know right away how to do a math problem or answer an essay question on a test.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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