Test Tips

Which of the following is a good general testing strategy?

• Answer D on all questions

• Eliminate wrong answers when you're unsure

• Answer B on all questions

• Never use scratch paper on confusing questions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is a good general testing strategy?

• eliminate wrong answers when you are unsure

• Answer B on all questions

• Never use scratch paper on confusing questions

• Skip the question because you will definitely get it wrong anyway

Which of the following is a good strategy for understanding a complex sentence?

• Break it down into smaller parts

• Ignore it and move on

• Read it quickly without pausing

• Guess the meaning based on the first word

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is a useful tip for improving vocabulary?

• Read a variety of books and articles

• Only read books in your native language

• Focus on memorizing word lists

• Avoid using a dictionary

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

• Look for repeated words or phrases

• Count the number of sentences

• Focus on the first sentence only

• Ignore the paragraph and read the next one

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is a good strategy for answering multiple-choice questions?

• Eliminate obviously wrong answers

• Choose the longest answer

• Always pick the first option

• Select answers randomly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is an effective way to analyze a poem?

• Consider the imagery and themes

• Ignore the poem's structure

• Focus only on the rhyme scheme

• Read it once and move on

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How can you improve your reading comprehension skills?

• Practice active reading by taking notes

• Read as fast as possible

• Avoid reading challenging texts

• Only read summaries

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is a good strategy for writing an essay?

• Create an outline before writing

• Start writing without a plan

• Focus only on the introduction

• Write as much as possible without editing

Which of the following is a useful tip for grammar improvement?

• Practice regularly with exercises

• Ignore grammar rules

• Only learn from speaking

• Avoid reading grammar books

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D