Never ever ask my dad for advice on doing well in tests.

Me: Dad, you know that history extension practice test I told you about, the teacher says I write really well but problem is that I just don't write enough.

Dad: Oh, that's easy to fix. Don't use the words "and" or "but". Just write two sentences instead.

Me: Huh?

Dad: And instead of saying "he", just write the full name.

Me: So you're saying that I should write "Leopold von Ranke" instead of "he". Is that right?

Dad: Exactly. Just write really big and leave a line in between paragraphs and you'll be fine.