multiple choice test taking tips

multiple choice test taking tips

By Mrs. Condenzio

Identify (find) the KEY WORDS in the question.

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(What is this question asking you about?)​

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​Tip #1

Open Ended

Identify the key words in this question.

Under a system of mercantilism, what did the colonies provide to the mother country?

Type 3-4 key words below.

Open Ended

Identify the key words in this question.

If Scrooge is so unpleasant to his nephew Fred, why does Fred continue to try every year to invite Scrooge to Christmas?

Type 3-4 key words below.

Open Ended

Identify the key words in this question.

Which properties are characteristics of non-metals?

Type 2 key words below.

Open Ended

Identify the key words in this question.

The power of the courts to decide if a law or act is unconstitutional is known as:

Type 3-4 key words below.

Open Ended

Identify the key words in this question.

Which statement best describes why the U.S. economy was so successful after WWI?

Type 3-4 key words below.

Open Ended

Identify the key words in this question.

What impact did the assembly line have on American life in the 1920's?

Type 2-3 key words below.

Open Ended

Identify the key words in this question.

The National policy of Prohibition ended when the states:

Type 2-3 key words below.

PREDICT the answer before reading the answer choices!

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​Tip #2

Read EVERY answer choice before choosing an answer. ​

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​Tip #3

Multiple Choice

True or False?

If you see the correct answer right away in a multiple choice question, you don't need to read the rest of the choices.

• true

• false

Use the process of elimination to cross out (on paper, or in your mind) wrong answers.​

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​Tip #4

Answers with the following words are usually wrong:

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always, never, all, must​

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​Tip #5

Multiple Choice

Which answer choice is most likely incorrect? (wrong)

In the United States, many teens suffer from anxiety. This is true because:

A. Teens often compare themselves to others on social media

B. All teens get stressed about school and other responsibilities.

C. Many teens have difficulty coping with feelings of worry.

• A

• B

• C

Open Ended

Why is answer choice B most likely incorrect?

In the United States, many teens suffer from anxiety. This is true because:

A. Teens often compare themselves to others on social media

B. All teens get stressed about school and other responsibilities.

C. Many teens have difficulty coping with feelings of worry.

Answer choices with the following words are usually wrong:

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always, never, all, must, every​

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​Tip #6

Know what the following words mean:

• supported

• effect

• ​illustrates

• increase / decrease

• reflects

• accurate / inaccurate

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​Tip #7

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• supported = proven to be true

• effect = result or outcome

• ​illustrates = shows

• increase / decrease = more/less

• reflects = shows

• accurate / inaccurate = true/false

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Multiple Choice

What does the word "supported" mean?

• shows

• increased

• proved to be true

Multiple Choice

What does the word "illustrates" mean?

• shows

• increased

• proved to be true

Multiple Choice

What does the word "accurate" mean?

• false

• true

• proved to be true

Multiple Choice

Which statement about Grand Avenue is most accurate?

• Grand Avenue has about 100 students in total.

• Grand Avenue's school colors are green and gold.

• Grand Avenue's mascot is the Ram.

If you read answer choices that are opposites, one is usually correct.

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​Tip #8