Ch. 20 Short Answer & Essay Test Tips

Before starting a test or quiz, confirm how much ______ you have to complete it.

• Space

• Questions

• Time

• Information

When you begin a test, make a quick preview of the parts of the test to form a rough plan for the allocation of your ______.

• time

• energy

• space

• answers

Do not leave any answers _______!

• blank

• open

• done

• questionable

If you are allowed to to use any _______, place them on your desk before you start the test.

• calculators

• notes

• all of the above

• test aids

Reserve time at the end of the test to check your _______ before turning it in.

• options

• questions

• answers

• teacher

What should you do before you start writing your response?

• read the question

• underline key words

• circle action words

• all of the above

How many sentences should you write for a short answer response?

• 1 sentence

• 2 sentences

• 3-6 sentences

• 8-10 sentences

Which of the following would NOT be considered an action word?

• Analyze

• Summarize

• Answer

• Constrast

When writing an essay response, it is important to _______ before writing in order to determine what you want to write about.

• sleep

• brainstorm

• study

• memorize

When writing an essay, you can create an essay _______ in order to organize the information.

• outline

• graphic organizer

• notes

• question