Reading Strategies
Before reading a passage, what should you do first?
A) Skip to the questions
B) Read as fast as you can
C) Preview the title, pictures, and headings
D) Start writing notes
C) Preview the title, pictures, and headings
What are the characters in a story?
A) The events that happen
B) The people, animals, or creatures in the story
C) The setting of the story
D) The lesson the story teaches
B) The people, animals, or creatures in the story
If a question asks for the main idea, what should you look for?
A) The most important point of the passage
B) A random sentence from the middle
C) The last word in the passage
D) The first sentence only
A) The most important point of the passage
How much time should you spend on each question?
A) Use your time wisely, but don’t rush!
B) As little time as possible
C) 10 seconds per question
D) Skip them all and guess
A) Use your time wisely, but don’t rush!
If you don’t know the meaning of a word, what is the BEST strategy?
A) Skip it and move on
B) Guess what it means
C) Look at the words and sentences around it
D) Make up your own meaning
C) Look at the words and sentences around it
What is the setting of a story?
A) The problem in the story
B) The events that happen
C) Where and when the story takes place
D) The lesson the character learns
C) Where and when the story takes place
If a question asks for evidence from the text, what should you do?
A) Guess the answer
B) Go back and find proof in the passage
C) Ask a friend for help
D) Pick the answer that sounds right
B) Go back and find proof in the passage
Why is it important to read all answer choices before picking one?
A) The best choice might not be the first one you see
B) It wastes time
C) You only need to read two choices
D) The longest answer is always correct
A) The best choice might not be the first one you see
Why is underlining or highlighting key details helpful?
A) It makes the passage look colorful
B) It helps find important information quickly
C) It’s required for every test
D) It makes the passage easier to read
B) It helps find important information quickly
What is the problem in a story called?
A) The setting
B) The conflict
C) The solution
D) The character
B) The conflict
If a question has words like "most likely" or "probably," what should you do?
A) Make a wild guess
B) Pick the first answer you see
C) Use clues from the passage and what you already know
D) Choose the longest answer
C) Use clues from the passage and what you already know
What should you do before submitting your test?
A) Review your answers and make sure you didn’t skip any
B) Turn it in as fast as possible
C) Guess on every question
D) Draw a picture on the last page
A) Review your answers and make sure you didn’t skip any
What does it mean to "infer" something in a passage?
A) Copy the answer from the text
B) Use clues from the text and what you know to figure something out
C) Guess without reading
D) Pick the longest answer
B) Use clues from the text and what you know to figure something out
How can you figure out the theme of a story?
A) Look at what the characters learn and how they change
B) Find the first word in every paragraph
C) Look at the number of pages in the story
D) Check the last sentence only
A) Look at what the characters learn and how they change
How can you tell if an answer choice is wrong?
A) If it is not supported by the text
B) If it has a big word in it
C) If it is a short answer
D) If it is the last option
A) If it is not supported by the text
How can using the process of elimination help?
A) It helps you narrow down choices to find the best answer
B) It makes the test harder
C) It lets you skip more questions
D) It doesn’t help at all
A) It helps you narrow down choices to find the best answer
What is the best way to check if your answer is correct?
A) Trust your first guess
B) Go back to the passage and find proof
C) Pick the answer that sounds the best
D) Choose the one your friend picked
B) Go back to the passage and find proof
What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?
A) First-person uses "he" and "she"; third-person uses "I" and "me"
B) First-person uses "I" and "me"; third-person uses "he," "she," or "they"
C) First-person is always better
D) There is no difference
B) First-person uses "I" and "me"; third-person uses "he," "she," or "they"
If you’re stuck on a question, what is a good test-taking strategy?
A) Skip it and never come back
B) Eliminate wrong answers and make your best guess
C) Always pick the first answer
D) Close your eyes and pick randomly
B) Eliminate wrong answers and make your best guess
What is a good strategy for tricky questions?
A) Reread the question, check the passage again, and eliminate wrong answers
B) Pick the answer that looks the longest
C) Ask your friend for help
D) Skip it and move on
A) Reread the question, check the passage again, and eliminate wrong answers