Test Symbols
Before you end the test you should click this button to look back at your test answers
Review
Instead of reading only one multiple choice option, you should...
read ALL of the options
Where is the title of an article?
At the top of the page
If the prompt says "What do the paragraphs mainly describe?", what is the text REALLY asking?
a) find text evidence to support
b) the main/central idea
c) find the claim
d) use contextual evidence
e) author's purpose
b) the main/central idea
True or False:
It is ok to skip a question and come back to it later
True
The symbol you use to take notes
Notepad
If you see an option that you know for sure isn't the answer you should...
strike out the option
Name the item that will be in BOLD that helps break up the text into sections
Headings will be bolded
If the prompt says "What does the word honing mean in paragraph 2", what is the text REALLY asking?
a) find text evidence to support
b) the main/central idea
c) find the claim
d) use contextual evidence
e) author's purpose
d) use contextual evidence to find the definition
True or False:
Tests show how smart and capable you are
False. It's only one test, it can't show how smart or capable you are. It's important to try your best and be happy that you tried.
The symbol you use to eliminate an answer
Answer Strikeout
True or False:
After reading the text once and reading the question you can answer without going back to the text
False. ALWAYS go back to the text and find evidence to support your response.
After the title there will be a small section in italics. What is this information for?
to give directions OR tell a little bit about the text before you read
If the prompt says "Which point is the author supporting when...", what is the text REALLY asking?
a) find text evidence to support
b) the main/central idea
c) find the claim
d) use contextual evidence
e) author's purpose
c) find the claim
True or False:
Your teacher can help you answer the questions
False. Your teachers are not allowed to help you when you are taking the real ANET.
The symbol that you use to highlight
A flag
As you read the question for the first time you should use your highlighter to...
underline for key details
Where would you find the name of the author of the article?
Underneath the title
If the prompt says "select the sentence that best supports...", what is the text REALLY asking?
a) find text evidence to support
b) the main/central idea
c) find the claim
d) use contextual evidence
e) author's purpose
a) find text evidence to support the answer
True or False:
You have as much time as you need to take the ANET
True. Even if the 2 hours are up, you will be able to have more time. So, PLEASE take your time!
Draw the ANET symbol that you click on to access the test
Sometimes multiple choice questions will say "which two answers support the main idea that...". How many would you select in this case?
Two answers
There is a feature that helps you find textual evidence quickly, what is it?
The numbers on the sides of the paragraphs
If the prompt says "What is the most likely reason the author includes...", what is the text REALLY asking?
a) find text evidence to support
b) the main/central idea
c) find the claim
d) use contextual evidence
e) author's purpose
e) author's purpose
True or False:
Going back to the text is boring and you really don't need to do it to answer the question as long as you remember what you read
False! Always go back to the text two and three times if you need to. It's always a good idea to double check yourself.