PSSA Test Taking Strategies Flashcard (20 points)

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What should you do first if you're stuck on a multiple choice question?

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Try to eliminate two of the choices.

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When reading, what should you highlight?

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Sentences needed to answer the essay prompt.

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What should you include when asked to summarize a passage?

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Only facts from the passage.

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For questions that are NOT literal, what should you do?

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Use the evidence from the text and the question to make a supportable inference.

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If instructed to include at least two details from a story in your response, what should you do?

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Include two or more details.

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What is a good strategy for answering multiple choice questions?

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Eliminate obviously wrong answers to improve your chances.

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Why is it important to highlight key sentences while reading?

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It helps you focus on important information needed for answering questions.

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What is the difference between summarizing and giving your opinion?

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Summarizing includes only facts, while giving your opinion includes personal views.

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How can you support your answers in a reading comprehension test?

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By using evidence from the text.

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What does it mean to make a supportable inference?

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It means to draw a conclusion based on evidence from the text.