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Test Taking Strategies for Multiple Choice Questions and Essay Writing
Test Taking Strategies for Multiple Choice Questions and Essay Writing
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A #test taking strategies quiz for multiple choice and true/false #reading tests.
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Informative vs. Argumentative: Which author has the most sympathetic portrayal of the same myth?
Informative
Argumentative
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If any answer choice contains wrong information, then...
It's the right choice.
It's a trick question.
It's all wrong and do not choose it.
It might be right.
3
Which test taking strategy would you use FIRST if you can't figure out the answer?
Cross off Wrong Answers
Locate Key Words
Take Your Time
Show Work
4
One major difference in an informative essay vs an argumentative essay is _____.
They both require multiple paragraphs.
Argumentative pieces have a counterclaim, and informative does not.
Argumentative pieces don't require citing evidence.
Informative writings require more research.
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Informative vs. Argumentative: Compare how the two authors describe Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love.
Informative
Argumentative
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How can the process of elimination help you on a test?
It can help you narrow down your choices.
It doesn't help.
It helps by giving you more options.
You should only guess.
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What does not belong in an informative essay?
introduction
body
first person
conclusion
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You should
always
include what in informative writing?
Details
Information
Facts
All of the above
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What's NOT a strategy for answering vocabulary questions?
look for a synonym of the word
read the sentence after the word is found
read the sentence before the word is found
pick the first choice
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True or false: Leave answers blank if you do not know it, and just go on and answer it later.
true
false
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What is one thing
NOT
to look for when choosing an answer?
It is supported by information in the passage.
It answers what the question asks.
It was found in the passage word for word.
That it is the best choice.
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Can you skip questions on a test?
Maybe, the unaswered ones miight not count.
No, you can NEVER do this!
Yes, you can come back and answer them.
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Which is NOT a strategy for answering main idea questions?
Do not confuse main idea and supporting details.
Choose the answer that is the same as the first sentence.
Look for the answer that includes the most information.
Skim through the passage to see what is mentioned often.
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Informative vs. Argumentative? "Should school uniforms be mandatory? Defend your claim.
Informative
Argumentative
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The correct answer will always be stated word for word.
False, the correct answer could be a paraphrase.
true. Exact words always indicate the correct answer.
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Informative vs. Argumentative? "Should school uniforms be mandatory? Defend your claim.
Argumentative
Informative
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What does an informative essay do?
informs and explains
tells us lies
Argues with someone
is fiction
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One major difference in an informative essay vs an argumentative essay is _____.
Argumentative pieces don't require citing evidence.
They both require multiple paragraphs.
Argumentative pieces have a counterclaim, and informative do not.
Informative writings require more research.
19
Which of the following is a test taking strategy?
pick the first choice you see
pick the last choice you see
read the questions first
never pick the same letter more than three times
20
Read the question and choose the best answer, after you.....
Select a random answer.
Pick the very first answer that seems correct.
Use your memory to select the best answer.
Look back in the text to find the answer.
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Types of elaboration techniques for informative writing would include
Opinions
Lots of personal stories
Examples and concrete details from experts
Definitions, statistics, and facts
22
What is the best type of multiple choice answer to pick?
one that seems humorous or silly
one that is very similiar to another answer choice
one that answers the question completely
one that states absolutes like never or always
23
Informative vs. Argumentative: "Should schools be in session year-round?" Choose a position.
Argumentative
Informative
24
Before you begin a passage, your test strategy should include....?
looking up any unfamiliar words either in question or answer
picking the correct answer immediately
reading all of the questions and answers carefully
marking out incorrect answers
25
Unanswered questions do not count against you.
True
False
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How does one supply evidence in their informative essay?
restate the thesis
restate the prompt
make them up using your knowledge of the content
pull out quotations from your sources
27
Informative vs. Argumentative: Compare how the two authors describe Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love.
Opinion
Informative
Narrative
Argumentative
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Informative vs. Argumentative: Which author has the most sympathetic portrayal of the same myth?
Informative
Argumentative
