Multiple Choice Strategies STAAR

What is the first step in the process of elimination strategy for multiple-choice questions?

• Choose the answer that seems most correct.

• Eliminate the obviously incorrect answers.

• Read the question again.

• Guess the answer.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Which of the following is a key detail to look for when identifying evidence in a text?

• The author's name

• The main idea

• Supporting facts or examples

• The publication date

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

When previewing questions before reading a passage, what should you focus on?

• The length of the passage

• Keywords and phrases in the questions

• The number of questions

• The title of the passage

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

How can re-reading the question help in answering multiple-choice questions?

• It helps to memorize the question.

• It ensures understanding of what is being asked.

• It makes the question more difficult.

• It wastes time.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

Which strategy involves using context clues to make an educated guess about the meaning of a word or phrase?

• Process of elimination

• Previewing questions

• Making inferences

• Finding keywords

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

What is the purpose of finding keywords in a question?

• To make the question more complex

• To identify the main focus of the question

• To confuse the reader

• To lengthen the question

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Which of the following is an example of making an inference from a text?

• Stating the main idea

• Guessing the author's intention

• Summarizing the text

• Predicting what happens next based on evidence

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

What should you do if two answer choices seem correct?

• Choose the first one you read.

• Re-read the question and look for evidence in the text.

• Guess randomly.

• Skip the question.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

Which of the following is NOT a part of the process of elimination?

• Crossing out incorrect answers

• Highlighting key details

• Guessing the answer

• Comparing remaining choices

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

How does evaluating answer choices help in answering multiple-choice questions?

• It helps to quickly choose an answer.

• It allows for a more informed decision by comparing options.

• It makes the question more difficult.

• It wastes time.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10