Test Taking Skills
English II Miscellaneous
Explain What the Question is Asking for.
100

What can you do before the day of the test to ensure that you are ready?

Go to bed early.

Get enough sleep. 

Eat a good breakfast.

Show up on time.

Bring headphones to use. 

100

In order to compare and contrast, you must look at both...

similarities and differences

100

Based on the context clues in the passage below, which word most likely has the same meaning as eliminate. 

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.

The question is asking for us find a synonym for the word eliminate. 

200

Before beginning to read the passage, you should look at what two things?

The instructions and the questions that go along with the passage.

200

What is diverse media?

Multiple forms of Media including but not limited to narrative pieces, essays, articles, videos, news casts, informational texts, literature, etc. 
200

What conclusion can you draw about Monsieur Loisel, based on his treatment of his wife?

The question is asking us to look for text evidence that shows the character's traits

300

What should you do when you think that you are done with your test?

Go back and double check that you have answered every questions. 

Look over the questions that you struggled with the first time to see if the answer is any clearer. 

300

How do you determine if a source is credible?

It has authority, it is unbiased, it is relevant and recent, the information can be found elsewhere

300

Which of these best explains the relationship between the two poems?

Find the central idea between two or more texts

400
List 3 things that you should do when you think that you are done with the writing portion of your test. 

Read it to myself silently.

Double check my spelling. 

Make sure that I have used complete sentences.

Insure that my capitalization and punctuation is correct. 

400

What are Ethos, Pathos, and Logos?

They are rhetorical appeals to help a speaker with their argument. Ethos = Credibility , Pathos = Emotion , Logos = Logic

400

Which of the following summarizes the passage most accurately and concisely?

Write an Objective and Concise Summary

500

What should you do if you get stuck on a question?

Reread the question.

Eliminate any answers that you know to be untrue. 

Flag the question and come back to it. 

Make an educated guess based off of what you know. 

500

How do you avoid plagiarism?

Give Credit Where Credit Is Due!

Use in-text citations when including a direct quote, a summary, or a paraphrase and include a Works Cited page. 

500

Which idea has inadequate support in the passage?

 assess whether an author's reasoning is relevant and sufficient

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