Multiple Choice Strategies

Words you should pay attention to when taking a multiple-choice quiz are...

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• sometimes

• often

• always

• never

When taking a multiple-choice test, it is essential to determine what when making an educated guess.

Choose the BEST answer

• On some standardized tests, incorrect answers are not penalized.

• On some standardized tests, you don't have to answer all the questions.

• On some standardized tests, incorrect answers are penalized.

• On some standardized tests, when in doubt, choose C.

This can cost you dearly on a multiple-choice test.

• Not reading the entire question first before looking at the answers

• Reading the entire question first before looking at the answers

• Reading all the answers after reading the questioning

• Not reading the answers first before looking at the questions

When answering a question in your mind

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• you should never cover up the answers.

• you won't get confused by the answer.

• you will be confident in your answer.

• you might get confused by the answer.

Why is it important to read every answer option?

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• You won't be too quick to assume the correct answer.

• There is usually a best answer to every.

• You can avoid this common mistake.

• You won't end up not selecting the best answer.

Why is it usually best to stick with your first answer?

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• Multiple choice tests are designed to confuse you.

• Multiple choice tests are designed to test your knowledge.

• Multiple choice tests make it counterproductive to second-guess yourself constantly.

• Multiple choice tests often include the most common wrong answer.