Test Strategies
What is process of elimination?
Striking out the answers that do not make sense.
Spencer is very frugal, he never spends money on things he doesn't need. What is the meaning of the word frugal?
Frugal means being careful with money and avoiding wasting it.
What is sequencing?
Putting sentences in their correct order
Mason was shivering at recess. He forgot his jacket on the hook in his classroom. What can we infer about Mason?
We can infer that Mason is cold.
What is the plot of a story?
The events of a story including the beginning the middle and the end.
If a question has a part A and a part B when you are answering part B what do you have to do?
When answering part B you must use your answer from part A.
Joseph was irate when he saw someone stealing his bicycle. He was screaming and and shaking his fists in the air. What is the meaning of the word irate?
Irate means very angry.
How can we make an inference?
We can use what we already know plus clues from the passage to figure out information that is not directly stated in the text.
Henry always did his homework and studied for hours before every test. After school he completed all of his chores without being asked. What can we infer about Henry?
Henry is hardworking.
What is the setting of a story?
The setting is where and when the story takes place.
What feature should you use when you want to eliminate answers?
When eliminating answers use the strikethrough feature.
The wedding commenced at exactly 1PM when the bride walked down the aisle. What is the meaning of the word commenced?
Commenced means began.
What is the central message of a story?
The main lesson or moral the story teaches us.
The beekeeper was covered from head to toe. He had a shield over his face and gloves covering his hands. He did not want any of his skin exposed. What can we infer about beekeeping?
We can infer that beekeeping can be dangerous if the beekeeper is not properly dressed.
What is the theme of a story?
The theme is the central idea or message of the story.
What feature should you use when you find an answer to a question in the passage?
When you locate an answer in the passage you can use the highlight feature.
The ancient pyramids are still standing after thousands of years. What is the meaning of the word ancient?
Ancient means very old.
What does it mean to revise your writing?
When you make revisions you are making changes to your writing.
Monica threw herself onto her bed and sobbed into her pillow. What can we infer about Monica?
We can infer that Monica is feeling sad.
Who is the antagonist of a story? (Hint:Think about Cinderella's stepmother)
The character that opposes or presents difficulty to the main character.
Why is it important to choose the number of answers the question requires?
If you do not choose the number of answers the test requires you will not get the question correct. For example, if it says choose 2 answers and you only choose 1 it will be marked incorrect.
Roselin felt ecstatic when her soccer team won the championship. In past years at the end of the season she felt sad because her team had not won the final game. What is the meaning of ecstatic?
Ecstatic means very happy or joyful excitement.
What is an example of an opinion?
Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor. (Accept all correct answers)
Aulani's Mom gave her a big hug and tucked her into bed. She always made Aulani feel extra special. What can we infer about Aulani's Mom?
We can infer that Aulani's Mom loves her very much.
What is the resolution of a story?
The resolution of a story is how the problem or conflict in the story is resolved or fixed.