FAST Test Taking Strategies

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What strategy should be used for unknown words?

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Focus on what you know to guess at the word meaning.

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What is the best approach for answering questions during a test?

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Answer each question as it opens and answer it before moving on.

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What is the recommended strategy for reading passages in a test?

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Read the passage first, then review the corresponding questions.

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How long do you have to take the FAST Test?

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As long as you need.

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What strategy should be used for eliminating incorrect answer choices?

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Look at each answer choice; if one word is false, eliminate it until you are left with the correct choice.

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What is the purpose of context clues in understanding unknown words?

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Context clues help infer the meaning of unknown words based on surrounding text.

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Why is it important to read questions before passages?

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Reading questions first helps focus on finding relevant information in the passage.

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What should you do if you encounter a tough question during a test?

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Highlight tough questions and go back to them later.

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What is the benefit of making educated guesses on a test?

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Educated guesses can increase the chances of selecting the correct answer when unsure.

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What does it mean to eliminate answer choices?

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It means to remove options that are clearly incorrect to narrow down the possibilities.