Test Taking Strategies

Question 1

This technique shows you how to use rapid eye movement and keywords to move quickly through text for different purposes.

Accepted Answer

Skim and scan the text

Question 2

This strategy teaches you how to spot clues in the test item that will help you figure out the answer.

Accepted Answer

Use context clues

Question 3

This strategy shows you how to test out each answer choice by plugging it into a sentence or phrase.

Accepted Answer

Plug-in

Question 4

This strategy helps you practice reading the questions and possible answers before reading a passage.

Accepted Answer

Read the questions and answers first

Question 5

This strategy teaches you how to locate important information in the test item.

Accepted Answer

Highlight key words

Question 6

Questions that require you to read a portion of the text to answer the question.

Accepted Answer

Round 2

Question 7

This strategy shows you how to get rid of wrong answers and narrow down your choices.

Accepted Answer

Process of elimination

Question 8

Questions that do not require you to read any portion of the text to answer the question.

Accepted Answer

Round 1

Question 9

Questions that require you to read the entire text to answer the question.

Accepted Answer

Round 3

Question 10

This strategy helps to clarify a question or find information that you need in order to find the best answer.

Accepted Answer

Reread the questions

Questions 10