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Test Case Syntax

When reviewing a test case document (now don't ask me if  it was positive or  negative or division or ) I could not stop noticing just how many times the words ‘verify’, ‘check’,’ is displayed’, ‘should be displayed’ is used. A pattern repeats itself which I am tempted to call the “Test Case Syntax” Syntax: verify  << copy acceptance criteria >> is displayed in < > Or verify << copy acceptance criteria >> should be displayed in << copy acceptance criteria >> Or check if << copy acceptance criteria >> is displayed in << copy acceptance criteria >> Check with your test lead to choose one of the formats Example: //Test case to verify forename, surname, post code is displayed in accounts screen   verify the fields forename, surname, post code is displayed in accounts screen This is how intricate development of test cases is. I do not understand why some testers continue