TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
ANSWER
If the directions say read.... READ! Pay close attention to signal words in the directions, such as
explain, interpret, and compare.
Question 2.
Eliminating answers will help you, especially if...
ANSWER
you're not sure of an answer (this is better than just guessing)
Question 3.
"UNPACK" the Question!
ANSWER
i. Underline key words
ii. Number the parts of the question
iii. Plan how you will answer
iv. Answer using specific details
v. Check off each part as you do it
vi. Keep up the great work
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, Question 4.
The day of the test you should...
ANSWER
eat a good breakfast!
Question 5.
If you don't know the answer to a question you should...
ANSWER
skip it and come back to it later
Question 6.
Slash the Trash!
ANSWER
Read ALL of the answer choices! Eliminate any choice(s) that you know are not the correct
answer. The choice is obviously "trash!"
Question 7.
Periodically you should check to make sure you are...
ANSWER
filling in the correct bubble on the answer sheet
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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
ANSWER
If the directions say read.... READ! Pay close attention to signal words in the directions, such as
explain, interpret, and compare.
Question 2.
Eliminating answers will help you, especially if...
ANSWER
you're not sure of an answer (this is better than just guessing)
Question 3.
"UNPACK" the Question!
ANSWER
i. Underline key words
ii. Number the parts of the question
iii. Plan how you will answer
iv. Answer using specific details
v. Check off each part as you do it
vi. Keep up the great work
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, Question 4.
The day of the test you should...
ANSWER
eat a good breakfast!
Question 5.
If you don't know the answer to a question you should...
ANSWER
skip it and come back to it later
Question 6.
Slash the Trash!
ANSWER
Read ALL of the answer choices! Eliminate any choice(s) that you know are not the correct
answer. The choice is obviously "trash!"
Question 7.
Periodically you should check to make sure you are...
ANSWER
filling in the correct bubble on the answer sheet
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