ELA MCAS Prep

When a question asks about a line in a paragraph, you should reread that part before answering.

Which of the following is a word used to indicate you are reading something taken from a larger passage?

The Highlighter tool allows you to highlight key sections of the passage.

Other meanings of central idea is main idea or thesis.

On the essay or narrative portion, how should you create a new paragraph?

Some questions will ask you to write a narrative. Another word for narrative is ____.

If you are asked to choose all that apply, you will see boxes not circles next to the answers.

You can always find the answer to a multiple choice question directly stated in a passage.

Point of view doesn't matter when reading a story.

Taking notes on the scrap paper will help you make sure you include the necessary information in an essay answer.

Using the scroll bar allows you to scroll down so that you can view the rest of a passage.

The main message (about people or life in general) found in a fictional (usually) passage is called the ____.

When answering an essay question be sure to include -

Make sure you read each question and answer thoroughly as there might be multiple parts to each.

You don't need to read all the answer options before answering a multiple choice question.

Which in NOT a strategy to use when answering multiple choice questions?

When asked to write a narrative, what must you include?

When asked to write an essay or a narrative, which of the following strategies is important?

One strategy is to use the blue right arrow until you get to the prompt to take notes on the essay while you read.

When asked to write an argument, one body paragraph should include -

When asked to write a narrative, you should include which of the following?

With multiple choice questions, try to come up with your own answer before reading the options.

If you are not sure of an answer, you should bookmark it and return to it.

Spelling does NOT affect your essay/narrative grade.

When asked to write an essay proving the central idea, what should NOT be included in citing textual evidence?

I ran to the store after school - is which of the following points of view?

What part of the test gives you information about how to answer questions?

When a multiple choice question asks for the meaning of a vocab word ...

A great tool for multiple choice questions is the Answer Eliminator button because it will always give you the answer.

When answering an essay which asks you to argue, what do you need in the introductory paragraph

If you are not sure of an answer, you should skip the question and leave it blank.

Before reading a passage, you should read ____.