Best Strategies for Answering Test Questions

You should always _________________ the question to make sure you understand what the question is asking.

• smell

• hide

• reread

• laugh

Come up with an answer to the __________ before looking at the list of choices.

• question

• pony

• phone

• meal

Read ALL of the answers and __________ the choices that don't make sense.

• sneeze

• list

• cake

• cross out

Underline the section in the text or question that _____________ your reasoning.

• supports

• makes fun of

• time

• shuts

Look carefully at _________ answers. Find the more precise answer.

• big

• similar-sounding

• round

• complicated

Select "_____________" if two or three answers seem correct.

• "All of the Above"

• "Do Not Enter"

• "Pass Go"

• "Do Not Collect $200"

If the question asks you to define a word, __________ the original word with each of the answer choices.

• create

• hide

• close

• replace

Why should you replace the original word with each of the answer choices when the question asks you to define a word?

• So that you can pick the word that sounds best when you read the sentence.

• Because Mordor is a very scary place to travel to with danger lurking around every corner.

• So that you can eliminate answers you know are incorrect.

• So that you can get better reception to watch your favorite TV show.

Prove your correct answer by...

• underlining the section in the test passage that supports the answer.

• turning around three times before you say hocus pocus.

• rereading the question.

• drawing a diagram

Even when the question asks for an answer that is not clearly stated in the text, __________________________.

• get out your crystal ball because you will need it.

• keep an eye on the clock to see how long it takes you to finish the problem.

• underline clues in the passage that help you find the right answer.

• look up every word to make sure you understand it.