Testing Strategies

Question 1

Every story must have a problem or conflict.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Supporting my answer with details from the text is important.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

What acronym represents the process of how I should answer short-response and long-response questions.

Accepted Answer

RADD

Question 4

The resolution always gives the story a happy ending.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Using complete sentences is optional for short-answer questions.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

If you don't know the answer, it's better to just skip that question.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

If you're unsure about an answer, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Write something related to the topic with your best reasoning.

Question 8

Why is it important to eliminate wrong answers?

Accepted Answer

It increases your chances of picking the correct answer.

Question 9

The rising action must occur before the falling action.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

A reader can find the main idea by looking at repeated words or themes in the text.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

It's okay to guess as long as your answer relates to the question.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Short answer questions should be answered with only one word.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

The main idea is always found in the first sentence of a passage.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

How can you check your answer to make sure it's complete?

Accepted Answer

Compare your answer to the question to see if it makes sense.

Question 15

The theme refers to the lesson of the story.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

What is the most exciting or intense part of the story called?

Accepted Answer

Climax

Question 17

Why is it important to use details in your answer?

Accepted Answer

To show you understand the question.

Question 18

What is a good strategy if two answers seem correct?

Accepted Answer

Look back at the question for hints.

Question 19

When a question says "What does ____ mean as it is used in paragraph __?" we should ALWAYS go back to the paragraph.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

I answered all the questions. I know they're all correct so I don't have to review my answers.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

What is the best way to organize your short-answer response?

Accepted Answer

Restate the question, give your answer, and add details.

Question 22

You should always read all the answer choices before picking one.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

I should only read a text or passage ONCE.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

If two answer choices seem similar, one of them is likely correct.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

There is ALWAYS one answer option that makes no sense at all.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 26

The question mentions paragraph 4 and paragraph 7. I should ....

Accepted Answer

Go back to paragraphs 4 and 7.

Question 27

The main idea can often be found by asking, "What is the passage mostly about?"

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

The main idea is the most important point the author wants to communicate.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 29

I should always restate part of the question in my answer.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

Every paragraph in a passage has its own main idea.

Accepted Answer

True

Testing Strategies

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Testing Strategies

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