Eliminate Answers
What should you do first when you see obviously wrong answers?
Cross them out (eliminate them)
Where should you find proof for your answer?
In the text or passage
Words like “always” and “never” are usually what?
Trap Answers
What should you circle in the question?
Key words
What should you do if you’re stuck?
Make your best guess and move on
If you eliminate 2 wrong answers, what are your chances now?
50/50
If you can’t find evidence, what does that mean?
It’s probably the wrong answer
What is a “half right” answer?
Part of it is correct, but part is wrong
What does “main idea” ask you to find?
The most important point
Should you leave questions blank?
NO
Why is eliminating answers helpful?
It narrows choices and increases chances of getting it right
What should you ask yourself after choosing an answer?
“Where is the proof?”
Why are trap answers tricky?
They sound correct but aren’t fully supported
What does “infer” mean?
Use clues to figure it out
When should you come back to a hard question?
After finishing easier ones
What kind of answers should you eliminate first?
Clearly wrong or unrelated answers
What strategy helps you mark evidence quickly?
Underlining or annotating
Should you pick an answer just because it sounds smart?
No
Why rewrite the question in your own words?
To understand it better
Why is time management important?
So you can answer all questions
What do you do if all answers seem possible?
Eliminate the least likely and compare the remaining
What skill is this called when you use the text to support answers?
Text Evidence
What should you rely on instead of what “sounds right”?
Texts or Facts
What should you do if the question is confusing?
Break it into smaller parts
What is the goal when choosing an answer?
Pick the BEST answer, not just a good one