Steps for Answering Multiple Choice Questions

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Steps for Answering Multiple Choice Questions

STEP 1

READ THE TEXT

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As you read:

* Create images (visualize the text)

* Make connections to the text

* Ask questions (who, what, where, when, why & how)

* Activate prior knowledge

* Determine what is important

* Infer: Use what you know and what's in the text to make predictions, draw conclusions, and form interpretations

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Steps for Answering Multiple Choice Questions

STEP 2

ANALYZE THE QUESTION

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This means to carefully read the question to ensure you understand what you are being asked.

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Steps for Answering Multiple Choice Questions

STEP 3

APPLY PROCESS OF ELIMINATION

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Eliminate ONLY answer choices that you are confident are wrong. This means the text does not support this answer choice.

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Steps for Answering Multiple Choice Questions

STEP 4

SELECT THE BEST ANSWER

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Select what you believe to be the best answer from the remaining answer choices.

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Steps for Answering Multiple Choice Questions

STEP 5

LOCATE EVIDENCE IN THE TEXT

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Locate evidence in the text to support your answer. If you are unable to locate evidence to support your answer, then try reevaluating your answer choice.