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Executive Functioning Resource Class Final Exam

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 7hrs 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is a prerequisite?

a)

a useful tool in college to pass an exam

b)

It is an optional course of study

c)

a course or other requirement that a student must have taken prior to enrolling in a specific course or program

d)

a class that you take as a freshman

2.

Two major deciding factors on your acceptance to a college or university would be:

a)

Grades and SAT/ACT scores

b)

GPA and popularity

c)

extra curricular activities and test scores

d)

Sports and grades

3.
_______________ refers to college-level classes offered by some high schools in various subject areas.  They are the highest level of classes offered at the high school level. 
a)
Dual Credit
b)
Advanced Placement
c)
Credit by Exam
d)
GPA 
4.
Extracurricular activities include: 
a)
at school and out of school activities 
b)
at school activities 
c)
activities outside of school 
d)
service activities 
5.

What is a credit

a)

Something you earn for successfully completing a class at high school

b)

The worth of a class

c)

What you get for study hall

d)

.5 for a semester

6.

GPA stands for

a)

Grade Point Average

b)

Great Past Anthill

c)

Go Pass Again

d)

Get Postivite Answers

7.

What is body language?

a)

A form of dance that expresses emotions

b)

A type of sign language used by deaf people

c)

A method of communication using written symbols

d)

Nonverbal signals and cues used to communicate with others.

8.

Which of the following is an example of positive body language?

a)

Crossing arms and avoiding eye contact

b)

Frowning and looking away

c)

Slouching and mumbling

d)

Smiling and maintaining eye contact

9.

What does a thumbs-up gesture typically mean?

a)

anger or frustration

b)

confusion or uncertainty

c)

approval or agreement

d)

disapproval or disagreement

10.

Which of the following is a type of body language?

a)

Gestures

b)

Written communication

c)

Verbal communication

d)

Facial expressions

11.

What does crossed arms usually indicate?

a)

Defensiveness or resistance

b)

Relaxation or comfort

c)

Aggression or anger

d)

Boredom or disinterest

12.

What does leaning forward during a conversation typically indicate?

a)

Aggression and confrontation

b)

Interest and engagement

c)

Confusion and lack of understanding

d)

Boredom and disinterest

13.

What does a clenched fist gesture usually indicate?

a)

Confusion or uncertainty

b)

Anger or determination

c)

Happiness or excitement

d)

Sadness or disappointment

14.

Which of the following is an example of negative body language?

a)

Nodding and maintaining eye contact

b)

Smiling and open body posture

c)

Standing tall with hands on hips

d)

Crossed arms and a frown

15.

What does a raised eyebrow gesture typically mean?

a)

agreement

b)

happiness

c)

surprise, skepticism, or disbelief

d)

confusion

16.

What does a handshake gesture usually signify?

a)

confusion or misunderstanding

b)

farewell or disagreement

c)

greeting or agreement

d)

celebration or excitement

17.

Which of the following is not one of the 5Rs of Note Taking?

a)

Record

b)

Remiss

c)

Reduce

d)

Recite

e)

Reflect

18.

When taking notes, write down every word the teacher says.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

What do you do when you reflect (in the "My Thoughts" section) in note taking?

a)

Write down question or things to be researched.

b)

Go over mistakes

c)

Highlight everything

20.

Which of the 5Rs says to memorize important facts and details?

a)

record

b)

reduce

c)

recite

d)

reflect

21.

When recording information, it is alright if you abbreviate when possible.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

What is the last thing that you do when taking notes?

a)

Abbreviate when possible.

b)

Date and number your pages.

c)

Make sure all of the questions in the workspace have been answered.

d)

Memorize facts and details.

23.

5Rs of Note Taking recommends that you divide your notebook paper into 15 sections.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Which of the sections would you summarize the book/chapter of what you read or heard in class at the bottom of the page?

a)

Record

b)

Reduce

c)

Recite

d)

Reflect

25.

When you read an assignment in your textbook, or a story, it is a good idea to highlight important information.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Which of the following is not a good idea when taking notes in class?

a)

Date and number your pages.

b)

Don't write down any questions you have since it takes extra time.

c)

Write clearly.

d)

Include possible questions that could be asked on an exam.

27.

Which of the following statements is true about SUMMARIZING?

a)

A summary should include many story details.

b)

A summary is always found in the first sentence of a paragraph or chapter.

c)

A summary should always be fiction.

d)

A summary is what the passage is mostly about.

28.

Which of the following is NOT part of a summary?

a)

using your own words

b)

exact words from the text

c)

shorter than the text

d)

main ideas only

29.

Which best describes a summary?

a)

Main or most important idea of the text

b)

A really long detailed piece of writing

c)

A dumb thing teachers make you write

d)

The entire text in your own words

30.

For the walls, Jenny thought she would use a bright yellow paint. She would pick a border that had mostly bright red and green colors, and maybe a little bit of blue. She already had found some curtains that were sky blue with streaks of red, blue and yellow that she thought would go great with the walls. And finally, she had picked a carpet that was mostly blue with specks of red and yellow. Jenny couldn't wait till she was done decorating her room. It was really going to look awesome.

The best summary of this passage is:

a)

Jenny likes bright colors.

b)

Jenny was going to paint her room.

c)

Jenny was picking out colors and materials to decorate her room.

d)

Yellow is a good color to paint your walls.

31.

Right now Jason was playing right field. He really wanted to play third base. Earlier this year, coach had put him in left field and second base in a game, but never at third base. Once in practice, coach let him play third base, but he kept missing ground balls. When he did stop one, he made a bad throw to first base. Maybe if he kept practicing, Jason would be good enough to play third base. That was his dream.

The best summary of this passage is:

a)

Jason really wanted to play third base.

b)

Jason was the best player on his team.

c)

Jason had trouble catching ground balls.

d)

Jason was too lazy to practice.

32.

It started when they got to the bears. Peter felt tired and his stomach hurt. He dragged himself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were his favorite. Without much interest, Peter followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Peter knew he should be having fun at the zoo, but he just felt terrible and all he wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest him now.

The best summary of this passage is...

a)

Peter's favorite animals were the elephants.

b)

The camels were swatting flies with their tails.

c)

It was really hot at the zoo.

d)

Peter didn't enjoy the zoo because he felt really bad.

33.

Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.

The best summary of this passage is:

a)

Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

b)

Jill loves Mexican food.

c)

The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.

d)

Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.

34.

When some people think about Texas, they think of cowboys on the open range-herding cattle up a dusty trail. However, Texas has much more than open prairie with large herds of cows. There are the mountains of West Texas, the piney hills of east Texas, and the emerald waters off the coast of Padre Island. Texas also has large coastal harbors with numerous sailboats, powerboats, inland lakes, rivers, swamps of southeast Texas with alligators and other exotic wildlife.

The best summary of this passage is:

a)

There are many different, varied parts of Texas.

b)

There are a lot of cows in Texas.

c)

There are alligators in the swampland of southeast Texas.

d)

Texas is one of the biggest states in the United States.

35.

The first book Chris read in fifth grade was about a lost kitten. Then he read a book about a family of bears, and then he read about a wild kangaroo in Australia. It seems every book Chris reads is about animals. Last week he found a good book about snakes and reptiles, and another book about elephants. Today Chris went to the library, and he checked out a book about dolphins, whales and other animals that live in the sea. The best summary of this passage is...

a)

Chris likes kangaroos.

b)

Chris is in the fifth grade.

c)

Chris reads a lot of books about animals.

d)

Dolphins and whales live in the sea.

36.

Julie watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working and industrious little creatures. They always seemed busy, and you never saw an ant just laying around doing nothing. They were carrying food, building tunnels, or defending the anthill. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy.

The best summary of this passage is:

a)

Ants carry many things.

b)

Some ants may bite you.

c)

Ants are hard workers.

d)

Some ants help take care of the queen.

37.

As soon as she arrived at grandmother's house, Jessica ran into her bedroom to look at the blue quilt. It covered her grandmother's bed and was Jessica's favorite. It had patches of dark blue, medium blue, and light blue, with pictures of birds and flowers on every other patch. Jessica liked to take naps with the quilt wrapped around her. She loved the way it felt so soft and warm against her skin. Whenever she was visiting grandma, just looking at the quilt made Jessica happy. The best summary of this passage is...

a)

Jessica's grandmother has a pretty blue quilt.

b)

Jessica loved her grandmother's quilt.

c)

Jessica took naps at her grandmother's house.

d)

The quilt was warm.

38.

Read the following passage and then answer the question.

Books lay in the middle of his floor. Several broken toys were shoved halfway under the bed, and dirty clothes were everywhere. Frank's parents kept telling him to clean his room, but it never seemed to get clean. In fact, if Frank did manage to clean part of it, the rest of the room just got messier. In one corner of the room was an old peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and an open bag of potato chips was thrown on the dresser. What is the MAIN IDEA of this passage?

a)

Frank's room was a mess.

b)

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich was in one corner of the room.

c)

Frank liked potato chips.

d)

Frank got in big trouble because his room was not clean.

39.
Which practice is not recommended for taking notes?
a)
Use only full sentences.
b)
Edit your notes later.
c)
Add information from the textbook.
d)
Start a new page for each class day.
40.
Why are notes important?
a)
Busy work...
b)
It takes too long to look it all up
c)
So we can remember the important stuff teachers taught us today.
d)
Notes, don't we just google all the information. 
41.
The teacher includes the information below in her presentation. Choose the best way to make a note to remember it.
Hawaii is the most recent of the 50 states in the United States. It became a state in 1959. It is the only state that is made up entirely of islands.
a)
Hawaii is the most recent state to join the United States. It joined in 1959. It's the only state that is all islands.
b)
Hawaii joined in 1959.
c)
Hawaii- most recent state, 1959, all islands
d)
Hawaii- one of the 50 United States, 1959
42.
Paraphrase means to:
a)
put it in your own words
b)
cut the phrase in half
c)
delete the unimportant facts
d)
none of the above
43.
To summarize means to:
a)
dress in cool clothing
b)
listen to beach music
c)
re-word the text
d)
briefly restate the important facts or main point
44.

Should you underline clues, and key words?

a)
Yes, because it will help lead you to the right answer
b)
No, because you because it's a waste of time
45.
You should read through the passage before answering the questions
a)
True, because you can more accurately answer the questions
b)
False, because you can use the force
46.
a)
to listen carefully 
b)
predicting as you are reading
c)
to study something 
d)
to make something clear by giving examples
47.
What can you infer by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
a)
Violet can be a mean girl.
b)
Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
c)
Violet is probably shy.
d)
Violet is afraid of everything.
48.
What does the word "illustrate" mean in the following sentence:
By using a ruler, the teacher was able to illustrate how to measure. 
a)
Draw a picture
b)
Explain or make clear
c)
Measure something 
d)
Listen carefully
49.
Present a detailed argument or consideration.
a)
evaluate
b)
discuss
c)
interpret
d)
sequence
50.
Show how the facts or ideas are similar.
a)
contrast
b)
infer
c)
compare
d)
trace
51.
Make clear by citing examples.
a)
illustrate
b)
interpret
c)
infer
d)
identify
52.
Show or prove to be right or reasonable.
a)
justify
b)
synthesize
c)
trace
d)
interpret
53.
Arrange in meaningful order, beginning to end.
a)
trace
b)
sequence
c)
illustrate
d)
compare
54.
9. What does it mean to prioritize?
a)
Answer the hard questions first.
b)
Write the essay first.
c)
Read the passages before the questions.
d)
Answer the easy questions first.
55.
4. When you come to a multiple choice question you don't know the answer to, what can you do first?
a)
Organize your thoughts in a list.
b)
Take a guess and move on.
c)
Double check all your answers.
d)
Cross off the choices you know are wrong.
56.
5. If there are reading passages on a test, it's a good idea to --->
a)
Organize your thoughts in a list.
b)
Read the passages first.
c)
Read the questions before the passages.
d)
Highlight the main idea.
57.
6. Why should you eat breakfast on test day?
a)
So you will not have to study.
b)
So you can think clearly.
c)
So you will know all the answers.
d)
So you will not be nervous.
58.
10.  In a true/false question, every part of the statement must be true for the answer to be true.
a)
True
b)
False
59.
4. When you are asked to compare and contrast, you must____
a)
tell how two things are alike and different
b)
provide an outline
c)
justify your stance
d)
develop a thesis statement
60.
When choosing an answer to a multiplic-choice question, you should____.
a)
pick the first answer that looks right
b)
always choose answer "C"
c)
read the question and the answer choices, then choose the best answer
d)
choose the best answer
61.
When there are directions on a test, you should____.
a)
read and follow them carefully
b)
only read the directions on the first page
c)
skip over them and go straight to the questions
d)
scribble over them
62.
When you finish a test, you should____.
a)
start talking to your friends
b)
leave the classroom
c)
shout, "I'm done!"
d)
review the test and check your answers
63.
How do you know when you've eliminated the best choices to answer the question correctly?
a)
It has nothing to do with the question.
b)
It is not related to the question, but sounds like it could be correct.
c)
The answer is almost close to the answer of the question.
d)
The answer choices eliminated are not at all related to the question.
64.
There are 4 answer choices, and you see 1 that is silly. What do you do?
a)
Write the correct answer on the bubble sheet.
b)
Cross it out.
c)
Circle It.
d)
Write on it.
65.
When you're finished answering the question what should you do?
a)
Go back and reread or do the work again.
b)
Go back and check over each answer to double check your answer.
c)
Go back after you've finished with all the questions with a fresh look.
d)
Move on and don't look back at the question ever again.
66.
What does the word "illustrate" mean in the following sentence:
By using a ruler, the teacher was able to illustrate how to measure. 
a)
Draw a picture
b)
Explain or make clear
c)
Measure something 
d)
Listen carefully
67.
If you are assigned an essay or longer assignment, it is easier to do all of the work at one time.
a)
True - getting it all done at the same time, saves time for me.
b)
False - breaking it into smaller "chunks" a little bit each day is a bit more manageable to complete it.  
68.
a)
to tell someone the answer to a problem
b)
to make something clear by giving examples 
c)
to go back over writing to try to make it better 
d)
to draw pictures for a book 
69.

Evidence that DOES connect to the claim is _____________ evidence.

a)

Relevant

b)

Irrelevant

70.

Evidence that DOES NOT connect to the claim is _______________ evidence.

a)

Relevant

b)

Irrelevant

71.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
a)
She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
b)
Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
c)
Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
d)
She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 
72.
Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 
a)
The pros live the good life.
b)
People like professional football players make a lot of money.
c)
Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
d)
All of us can be professional athletes. 
73.

This paragraph is about the invention of the book. Which sentence is irrelevant?

a)

Most people could never own a book.

b)

Then sometime between 1450 and 1460, Johannes Gutenberg got the idea of carving separate letters and moving them to make new words.

c)

Gutenberg died at the age of 68.

d)

This was the invention of moveable type.

e)

From then on, the numbers of books grew quickly.

74.

This paragraph is about the origin of the solar system. Which sentence is irrelevant?

a)

`The solar system is believed to have formed, perhaps 5 billion years ago, from a spinning cloud of gas called a nebula.

b)

As this nebula contracted, it began to spin faster and faster.

c)

Probably, it spun off rings of planetary matter as it became more disk-like.

d)

These rings later contracted into planets.

e)

Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

75.

This paragraph is about how bats can navigate in the dark. Which sentence is irrelevant?

a)

Bats are able to maneuver in the dark even if they are blindfolded.

b)

Bats emit very high pitched sound waves through their nostrils.

c)

The reflection of these sound waves, reaching their sensitive ears, enables bats to avoid obstacles.

d)

In this way, they can capture even very tiny insects.

e)

Many bats prefer to eat fruit rather than insects.

76.

Which detail would be relevant to this main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

a)

Playing kickball can be lots of fun.

b)

It is fun to walk along the shore and look for shells.

c)

Some people burn easily in the sun.

d)

Unfortunately, we don't live that close to a beach.

77.
Which detail is irrelevant?
a)
It rains often in the spring.
b)
It is silly and fun. 
c)
It's called April Fool's Day, and is celebrated around the world.
78.

Title: Teen siblings collect thank you cards from the community to tell health care workers they're heroes.


Based on the title and the photo, which sentence is the most irrelevant?

a)

In just two months, they collected more than 250 thank you cards.

b)

Every day on every news channel, teenage siblings Prabhleen and Mantej Lamba watched the sacrifices of medical workers around the world.

c)

If you want to make a beautiful birthday card, you need many different colored markers.

d)

The teens also created an e-card option. It lets people go online. They fill out a Google form instead of hand writing the card.

79.

Which sentence is irrelevant?

What do you do when you're feeling sick? If someone brings me flowers when I'm sick, it makes me feel happy. Many Americans go straight to the drugstore for painkillers, cough syrup, or other medicines. But lots of other Americans (and people all around the world) visit their backyard or the kitchen instead. That's because some mild disorders can be treated with plants, foods, and other natural medicine.

a)

If someone brings me flowers when I'm sick, it makes me feel happy.

b)

But lots of other Americans (and people all around the world) visit their backyard or the kitchen instead.

c)

That's because some mild disorders can be treated with plants, foods, and other natural medicine.

80.

Which sentence is irrelevant?

Did you know that trees can tell us their age? Under the bark, some trees have growth rings. These rings tell how old the tree is. Some trees lose their leaves in the winter. The dark circle in the center of the trunk is the oldest part of the tree.

a)

Under the bark, some trees have growth rings.

b)

These rings tell how old the tree is.

c)

Some trees lose their leaves in the winter.

81.

The students who practice good organization ...

a)

have a place for everything

b)

clean once a quarter

c)

NEVER have a plan to keep things in order

82.

For a student, executive functioning skills help you to _________________________________.

a)

complete assignments

b)

study for exams

c)

accomplish out of school activities

d)

All of the Above

83.

This skill helps individuals use their time wisely and complete tasks without needing to go back and redo work.

a)

Planning

b)

Procrastination

c)

Task Initiation

84.

____________________ allows us to focus on a person or task for a period of time.

a)

Daydreaming

b)

Attention

c)

Listening to music

85.

Time Management is ...

a)

going too with friends instead of completing assignments th

b)

NOT using a calendar or planner.

c)

using time well to complete tasks or assignments within the time allotted, or by the due date.

86.

Each of the Executive Functioning skills play an important part in helping to accomplish ____________________ and long-term goals.

a)

daily responsibilities

b)

video game challenges

c)

landing the lead in the school play

87.

An important tool to use when managing your time is a(n) (a)   , whether it be electronic, notebook form, or even a piece of paper..

88.

The executive functioning skill organization means?

a)

never knowing where anything is

b)

throwing everything in my backpack

c)

keeping neat and orderly systems

89.

Task Initiation means ...

a)

Playing video games instead on doing homework at a scheduled time

b)

Not starting a task or assignment on time

c)

Starting right away or at a scheduled time

90.

Which note taking technique is shown here?

a)

The Mapping Method

b)

The Sentence Method

c)

The Cornell Method

91.

Executive Functioning is sometimes described as what?

a)

A gold star method.

b)

The Management System of the Brain.

c)

A way to help businesses make money.

92.

Which executive function skill means NOT procrastinating?

a)

Task Initiation

b)

Organization

c)

Metacognition

93.

When people struggle with executive functioning it impacts them at home, school, and in life.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Which note taking example demonstrates the Outlining Method?

a)
b)
c)
95.

Planning is ...

a)

putting assignments off until the last minute

b)

developing a strategy before starting a task.

c)

watching Netflix instead of doing homework.

96.

Students with strong organization skills are NEVER able to find what they need when they need it.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

A student with strong attention skills

a)

will have a hard time listening.

b)

will have an easier time listening and understanding instructions, focus on lectures and conversations, and be able to concentrate longer on tasks.

c)

not be able to focus on anything.

98.

Time Management is arguably the most (a)   of the executive functioning skills.

99.

20. On average, a 10 year old student can focus on a task for 45-60 minutes.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Which of these should be your priority?

a)

Studying for a test you have in 7 days

b)

Reading ahead 3 chapters in your novel for English Class

c)

Completing your rough draft of an essay that was due yesterday

d)

Completing tonight’s homework assignment for your History Class

101.

Which of these must be done today?

a)

Studying for a test you have in 7 days

b)

Reading ahead 3 chapters in your novel for English Class

c)

Completing your rough draft of an essay that was due yesterday

d)

Completing tonight’s homework assignment for your History Class

102.
You believe that your intelligence cannot be changed, your mindset is...
a)
Growth
b)
Fixed
103.
You believe that people are 'good' at something because they were born that way, your mindset is...
a)
Growth
b)
Fixed
104.
You believe that talent and intelligence can be developed through effort, your mindset is...
a)
Growth
b)
Fixed
105.
Studies have shown that people who achieve more and grow over time have what kind of mindset?
a)
Growth
b)
Fixed
106.
People with a fixed mindset spend more time...
a)
trying to avoid looking 'bad'
b)
thinking about how to make their performance better
c)
learning from their mistakes
107.

Four key ingredients to growth are effort, challenges, feedback, and...

a)

luck

b)

mistakes

c)

achievement

d)

appearance

108.
People with a 'fixed' mindset are more likely to do ALL of the following EXCEPT..
a)
seek out challenges
b)
think effort is unnecessary
c)
get discouraged by their mistakes
d)
take feedback personally and get defensive
109.
People with a 'growth' mindset appreciate and value all of the following EXCEPT
a)
the chance to make mistakes
b)
getting feedback on how to improve
c)
the need to persevere through difficult challenges
d)
the belief that the outcome is more important than the process
110.
The value of a 'growth' mindset is not limited to school... it is being used in all of the following settings EXCEPT...
a)
professional sports
b)
managing business
c)
religious activities
d)
advertising and marketing
111.
'This will be challenging, but I will keep at it' shows what kind of mindset?
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
112.
'I am sooooo good at this, I'm the best!' shows what kind of mindset?
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
113.
What is a fixed mindset?
a)
a belief that one's intelligence is unchangeable
b)
when you've made up your mind about something
c)
a desire to repair things
d)
having your mind SET on learning
114.
Which practice is not recommended for taking notes?
a)
Use only full sentences.
b)
Edit your notes later.
c)
Add information from the textbook.
d)
Start a new page for each class day.
115.
Why are notes important?
a)
Busy work...
b)
It takes too long to look it all up
c)
So we can remember the important stuff teachers taught us today.
d)
Notes, don't we just google all the information. 
116.
The teacher includes the information below in her presentation. Choose the best way to make a note to remember it.
Hawaii is the most recent of the 50 states in the United States. It became a state in 1959. It is the only state that is made up entirely of islands.
a)
Hawaii is the most recent state to join the United States. It joined in 1959. It's the only state that is all islands.
b)
Hawaii joined in 1959.
c)
Hawaii- most recent state, 1959, all islands
d)
Hawaii- one of the 50 United States, 1959
117.
Paraphrase means to:
a)
put it in your own words
b)
cut the phrase in half
c)
delete the unimportant facts
d)
none of the above
118.
To summarize means to:
a)
dress in cool clothing
b)
listen to beach music
c)
re-word the text
d)
briefly restate the important facts or main point
119.

Should you underline clues, and key words?

a)
Yes, because it will help lead you to the right answer
b)
No, because you because it's a waste of time
120.
You should read through the passage before answering the questions
a)
True, because you can more accurately answer the questions
b)
False, because you can use the force
121.
a)
to listen carefully 
b)
predicting as you are reading
c)
to study something 
d)
to make something clear by giving examples
122.
What can you infer by reading the passage below?

"I hate the idea of having all those people out there watching me...I just don't like it when I'm around so many people. I wish I just could hide somewhere," whispered Violet.
a)
Violet can be a mean girl.
b)
Violet can be somewhat relaxed.
c)
Violet is probably shy.
d)
Violet is afraid of everything.
123.
What does the word "illustrate" mean in the following sentence:
By using a ruler, the teacher was able to illustrate how to measure. 
a)
Draw a picture
b)
Explain or make clear
c)
Measure something 
d)
Listen carefully
124.
Present a detailed argument or consideration.
a)
evaluate
b)
discuss
c)
interpret
d)
sequence
125.
Show how the facts or ideas are similar.
a)
contrast
b)
infer
c)
compare
d)
trace
126.
Make clear by citing examples.
a)
illustrate
b)
interpret
c)
infer
d)
identify
127.
Show or prove to be right or reasonable.
a)
justify
b)
synthesize
c)
trace
d)
interpret
128.
Arrange in meaningful order, beginning to end.
a)
trace
b)
sequence
c)
illustrate
d)
compare
129.
9. What does it mean to prioritize?
a)
Answer the hard questions first.
b)
Write the essay first.
c)
Read the passages before the questions.
d)
Answer the easy questions first.
130.
4. When you come to a multiple choice question you don't know the answer to, what can you do first?
a)
Organize your thoughts in a list.
b)
Take a guess and move on.
c)
Double check all your answers.
d)
Cross off the choices you know are wrong.
131.
5. If there are reading passages on a test, it's a good idea to --->
a)
Organize your thoughts in a list.
b)
Read the passages first.
c)
Read the questions before the passages.
d)
Highlight the main idea.
132.
6. Why should you eat breakfast on test day?
a)
So you will not have to study.
b)
So you can think clearly.
c)
So you will know all the answers.
d)
So you will not be nervous.
133.
10.  In a true/false question, every part of the statement must be true for the answer to be true.
a)
True
b)
False
134.
4. When you are asked to compare and contrast, you must____
a)
tell how two things are alike and different
b)
provide an outline
c)
justify your stance
d)
develop a thesis statement
135.
When choosing an answer to a multiplic-choice question, you should____.
a)
pick the first answer that looks right
b)
always choose answer "C"
c)
read the question and the answer choices, then choose the best answer
d)
choose the best answer
136.
When there are directions on a test, you should____.
a)
read and follow them carefully
b)
only read the directions on the first page
c)
skip over them and go straight to the questions
d)
scribble over them
137.
When you finish a test, you should____.
a)
start talking to your friends
b)
leave the classroom
c)
shout, "I'm done!"
d)
review the test and check your answers
138.
How do you know when you've eliminated the best choices to answer the question correctly?
a)
It has nothing to do with the question.
b)
It is not related to the question, but sounds like it could be correct.
c)
The answer is almost close to the answer of the question.
d)
The answer choices eliminated are not at all related to the question.
139.
There are 4 answer choices, and you see 1 that is silly. What do you do?
a)
Write the correct answer on the bubble sheet.
b)
Cross it out.
c)
Circle It.
d)
Write on it.
140.
When you're finished answering the question what should you do?
a)
Go back and reread or do the work again.
b)
Go back and check over each answer to double check your answer.
c)
Go back after you've finished with all the questions with a fresh look.
d)
Move on and don't look back at the question ever again.
141.
What does the word "illustrate" mean in the following sentence:
By using a ruler, the teacher was able to illustrate how to measure. 
a)
Draw a picture
b)
Explain or make clear
c)
Measure something 
d)
Listen carefully
142.
If you are assigned an essay or longer assignment, it is easier to do all of the work at one time.
a)
True - getting it all done at the same time, saves time for me.
b)
False - breaking it into smaller "chunks" a little bit each day is a bit more manageable to complete it.  
143.
a)
to tell someone the answer to a problem
b)
to make something clear by giving examples 
c)
to go back over writing to try to make it better 
d)
to draw pictures for a book 
144.
Where is a good place to do your homework?
a)
On your bed
b)
In front of the TV with your favorite program on
c)
Sitting up at a desk or table
d)
In a hammock in the backyard
145.
When is a good time to do your homework?
a)
Right before going to bed
b)
Right when you get home while the material is still fresh in your mind
c)
While watching TV
146.
How often should you study?
a)
A little bit each day even if you don't have a test the next day
b)
The night before a test
c)
Once a week
147.
Eliminating unreasonable answers on a test will help you to get to the right answer.
a)
True
b)
False
148.
If a true/false question has the words always or never in it, it is probably false.
a)
True
b)
False
149.
Studying is done best in ________________ chunks with a short break in between.
a)
5 minute
b)
20 minute
c)
45 minute
d)
60 minute
150.
How can you study actively?
a)
Make a quizlet to memorize information
b)
Rewrite your notes so you are adding another sense to your reading
c)
Have a family member or friend ask you questions so you can practice out loud
151.
Eliminating unreasonable answers on a test will help you to get the right answer.
a)
true
b)
false
152.
If a true/false question has the word every in it, it is probably false.
a)
true
b)
false
153.
What is one strategy that you can use when taking a test?
a)
Answer the question before reading the passage
b)
Finish the test as quickly as you can
c)
Underline the key words and directions
d)
Turn in a blank test because you didn't know any answers
154.
If two answers are correct, you should pick all of the above even if you don't know if the other answers are correct.
a)
true
b)
false
155.
If a question has qualifier words like all, always, and never in it, it is usually false.
a)
true
b)
false
156.
You can sometimes find the answer to a question that you don't know later in the test if you read carefully.
a)
true
b)
false
157.
If the word an comes before a blank in a question, then you know that the answer......
a)
Is always false
b)
Is always true
c)
Has to begin with a vowel
d)
You really don't know nything
158.
If a true/false question has qualifiers such as usually or sometimes in it, the answer is often true.
a)
true
b)
false
159.

The best Resource Class Teacher EVER is:

a)

Mr. Z at SMS

b)

Matthew Zabroski

c)

The one I had in eighth grade

d)

The one who assigned this final exam to me

160.

Which one of the following statements about Mr. Z is NOT true?

a)

Mr. Z loves Star Wars

b)

Mr. Z Loves Jimmy Buffett Music

c)

Mr. Z had strong study skills as a student

d)

Mr. Z loves to play golf