Test Taking and Essay Writing Strategies

Question 1

When I see an answer choice like "change effect to affect," I should...

Accepted Answer

Use the dictionary to determine which is correct.

Question 2

The night before, I should...

Accepted Answer

Get a minimum of 8 hours of sleep., get a good dinner and plenty of rest.

Question 3

On my essay, I should...

Accepted Answer

Have at least one body paragraph, with a SPECIFIC example.

Question 4

When I get to the answer choices, I should...

Accepted Answer

Use process of elimination if I don't immediately know., Go back to the text to double-check my answers.

Question 5

On the essay, I should...

Accepted Answer

Have a strong thesis in the introductory paragraph., Have an interesting hook at the beginning of my paper.

Question 6

I will use a dictionary on the test.

Accepted Answer

I was already planning on using it, but okay., TRUE

Question 7

The morning of, I should...

Accepted Answer

Go to McDonalds with my student ID to get free breakfast., Get a filling, nutritious breakfast.

Question 8

On the essay, I should

Accepted Answer

WRITE A ROUGH DRAFT AND FIX MY MISTAKES BEFORE REWRITING!!!!

Question 9

Before I start the test, I should...

Accepted Answer

listen to the teacher's instructions.

Question 10

When I'm done, I should

Accepted Answer

Double check my answers, essay, and answer document.

Question 11

When I am reading the passages, I should...

Accepted Answer

Highlight words I don't know., Write small summaries on the sides., Annotate for key details, character traits, & others...

Question 12

When I see the word "ellipsis," I should...

Accepted Answer

Go back to the passage and find "..."

Question 13

If all else fails, I should...

Accepted Answer

Trust my gut., Make wise choices, don't do anything Mrs. Welch wouldn't do.

Question 14

When I get to the answer choices, what should I do...

Accepted Answer

Immediately cross out the two that are obviously incorrect.

Question 15

While reading the "Writing" passages, if I notice the wording/spelling seems "off", I should...

Accepted Answer

Highlight it! It might be a question on the writing section.

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