Eliminate multiple choice answers that:

Contain absolute words. (never / always)

When scoring the writing responses:

Neatly written answers typically receive higher scores.

If two answer choices seem correct, look for:

A choice that has "All of the above."

If two answer choices are opposites:

One of them is probably the correct answer.

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1
How do you 'choose the best answer'?
Find the two answer choices that are similar.
All of these are correct.
Use a dictionary to decide between choices.
Make sure you understand what the question is asking.
2
Eliminate multiple choice answers that:
Really long.
Contain absolute words. (never / always)
Sound funny.
Have words you do not know.
3
You are allowed to bring:
Energy Drink
Popcorn
Yogurt
A bottle of water.
4
Before writing your essay:
Take a nap to rest your brain.
Write an outline.
Read the passage.
Do everything else first.
5
Before you turn in your test:
Compare work with your neighbor.
Take a nap.
Check your answers.
Erase the ones you are not sure of.
6
A great tool for the Reading section is:
Highlighter
Red Pen
Cell Phone
Sledgehammer
7
When scoring the writing responses:
Neatly written answers typically receive higher scores.
Handwriting does not matter.
Bigger hand writing typically scores higher.
Write in cursive.
8
The night before STAAR you should NOT:
Watch a comedy show or movie that makes you laugh.
Eat a good dinner.
Stay up as late as possible.
Set your alarm clock(s).
9
A major resource for the Revising and Editing section is the:
Friend
Teacher
Phone
Dictionary
10
The morning of the exam, make sure you:
Drastically increase your sugar intake.
Sleep in.
Eat a complete breakfast.
Drink lots of caffeine.
11
Cellular devices go:
In your pocket.
With the test administrator.
In your backpack.
On your desk.
12
When beginning the Reading Section:
Answer the questions first.
Read the questions first.
Read and answer each question one at a time.
Read the passage first.
13
The main part or longest part of an essay is the:
Counter Argument
Conclusion
Body
Introduction
14
The questions are always in order with the passage.
True
False
15
If two answer choices seem correct, look for:
The one that is longer.
The one that is shorter.
The one that makes you laugh.
A choice that has "All of the above."
16
If two answer choices are opposites:
Look for all of the above.
One of them is probably the correct answer.
They are probably both wrong.
Bubble in both of them.
17
If you get nervous:
Take deep breaths to relax.
Drink some water.
Go to the restroom to stretch.
All of these are correct.

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