What should you do before selecting an answer?

Verify your answer in the text.

Choose the answer that seems familiar.

Double-check your first instinct.

What is the best way to eliminate wrong answers?

Look for absolute words like 'always'.

Choose the most detailed answer.

Compare answers with a classmate.

Why is it important to read all answer choices?

To increase your chances of getting it right.

To trick you into picking the wrong one.

How can context clues help in comprehension?

They provide supporting evidence.

They make the passage more engaging.

What is a good strategy for paired passages?

Answer questions about both first.

Read each passage separately first.

Compare themes before answering.

Find common points before answering.

How should you handle difficult reading passages?

Read them as quickly as possible.

Read the questions before the passage.

Why should you pay attention to text structure?

It helps in answering inference questions.

It helps recognize the author's intent.

It helps you predict the passage.

What should you do if two answers seem correct?

Select the one with stronger evidence.

Choose the one with more details.

What is the best way to identify the author's purpose?

Look at tone, structure, and word choice.

Look at the first sentence only.

Ignore the author’s background.

Why is it important to analyze text structure?

It helps understand the author's organization.

It doesn’t affect comprehension.

It helps predict the passage flow.

It only helps in fiction texts.

What is a key strategy for answering inference questions?

Find proof in the text to support your answer.

Guess based on personal opinion.

Eliminate clearly wrong choices.

Choose the answer that feels right.

How can highlighting key details help?

It improves recall and accuracy.

It makes reading more colorful.

What is the best way to approach paired passages?

Compare both passages before answering.

Answer only the second passage first.

Read both passages fully first.

What should you do before reading a passage?

Look at the title and headings.

How can you avoid being tricked by answer choices?

Pick the first answer you like.

Choose the most extreme option.

Select the answer with numbers.

Why is previewing questions helpful before reading?

It helps you focus on key details.

It helps you skip hard questions.

It distracts from the reading process.

It wastes time that could be used reading.

How does knowing tone help in answering questions?

It helps determine the author’s attitude.

It helps find the story’s setting.

It helps answer mood-based questions.

Why is it important to focus on signal words?

They show relationships between ideas.

They help in making text longer.

What is a key strategy for answering evidence-based questions?

Use direct quotes from the passage.

Locate the exact sentence that supports it.

Trust your instinct without proof.

Why should you read the introduction and conclusion first?

They contain unimportant details.

They give a preview of key ideas.

Why should you read all answer choices before selecting?

It prevents rushing and mistakes.

What is a good approach for managing test anxiety?

Use positive self-talk and stay calm.

Think negatively about the test.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What should you do first when reading a passage?

Skim the passage first.

Read the questions first.

Read the passage fully before answering.

Look for bold or italicized words.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

How can you quickly find the main idea?

Look at the first and last sentences.

Identify key words in the passage.

Summarize each paragraph.

Check the title and headings.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the best way to approach multiple-choice questions?

Pick the first answer that looks correct.

Eliminate obviously wrong answers.

Read all choices before answering.

Choose the answer that looks most complex.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why is annotating the text helpful?

It helps you track key details.

It makes the text easier to understand.

It helps guess the correct answer.

It makes the passage shorter.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you don’t know an answer?

Guess randomly.

Pick the longest answer choice.

Choose the first answer you see.

Eliminate wrong answers and make an educated guess.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

How can you determine the meaning of an unknown word?

Use context clues.

Look up the word in the dictionary.

Use a dictionary if available.

Break the word into prefixes and suffixes.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is an effective strategy for time management?

Spend equal time on each question.

Skip hard questions and return later.

Use extra time to check your work.

Pace yourself to finish in time.

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