Test Taking Strategies and Essay Question Key Words

Question 1

Start with the column that has the most choices and cross them out as you match

Accepted Answer

Matching

Question 2

Use evidence, examples, reasons to support your claim/belief

Accepted Answer

Justify

Question 3

At a MINIMUM, how much time should you spend doing homework every night?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Question 4

Break it up into smaller parts; how do the parts relate to the whole?

Accepted Answer

Analyze

Question 5

Fill in the blank with your own word before looking at the choices

Accepted Answer

Completion

Question 6

At a MINIMUM, how much time should you spend doing homework every night?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Question 7

Why is it important to take notes?

Accepted Answer

To help you remember the information your teachers tells you, Gives you information to study

Question 8

Explain the key points and events of something; create a clear picture

Accepted Answer

Describe

Question 9

Support each side of an argument; find advantages/disadvantages

Accepted Answer

Discuss

Question 10

Briefly explain the main facts, ideas, and concepts

Accepted Answer

Summarize

Question 11

When should you use 2-column/3-column notes?

Accepted Answer

Science, English, Social Studies, Math

Question 12

Look for similarities and differences; find the meaning

Accepted Answer

Compare and Contrast

Question 13

Answer the question in your mind before looking at the choices

Accepted Answer

Multiple Choice

Question 14

Give a specific description in your own words

Accepted Answer

Define

Question 15

If any part of the statement is false or if there are any exceptions to the statement its false

Accepted Answer

True/False

Question 16

Plan your answer before you write and start with rewriting the question as your topic sentence

Accepted Answer

Essay/Short Answer

Question 17

Give reasons, evidence, and facts to support each side

Accepted Answer

Argue

Questions 17