Test taking strategies
If you see, "According to the text," you know that you use-
ITT
The cookies were so yummy! I ate like a million of them! a-simile b-personification c-hyperbole d-idiom
hyperbole
"Mary had a bad day at school. She failed a big test and also got in trouble for talking in the hallway. When she gets home, she talks to her mom about her day. Her mom suggests she take a walk around the neighborhood to cool off. Mary goes along on the walk and realizes after that she does feel a little better and that she can start all over the next day." How does Mary resolve the conflict in this story?
She goes for a walk to cool down
Adding the prefix "de-" to the word "frost" forms a word that means: a- to play with frost b- to add frost c- to enjoy frost d- to remove frost
to remove frost
First, I woke up. After that, I brushed my teeth. Second, I took a shower and then I got dressed. Finally, I went to school.
Sequence or chronological order
When I see keywords like NOT and EXCEPT I know that I use the strategy-
minus 3
Rhyme scheme-
Mary had a little lamb its fleece as white as snow. And everwhere that mary went the lamb was sure to go
ABCB
The following sentences appear in a recipe for making a fruit syrup. Which of the following is a fact? A) Letting fruit air-dry is better than towel-drying it. B) Syrup tastes best when eaten on favorite foods. C) Every restaurant serves syrup with breakfast foods and desserts. D) Sugar and fruit may produce foam when they are boiled.
Sugar and fruit may produce foam when they are boiled.
To find another word to use instead of "nice," a student can look in a: a- atlas, b- dictionary c- thesaurus d- encyclopedia
thesaurus
The cardinal and the goldfinch are two common birds. Both are brightly colored. Both are common at birdfeeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the male goldfinch is yellow. Cardinals like shrubs and trees, while unlike which goldfinches prefer open meadows.
compare and conrtrast
If a question asks what event happened before another event, you use the strategy-
ITT
A group of lines in a poem is called a
stanza
Read the passage. "Whenever Christopher loses a soccer game, he gets really upset. He starts to shout and kick at the ground. Sometimes he gets upset at his friends and teammates and yells at them to leave him alone. His friends start to avoid playing soccer with Christopher. They start to play in another park and leave Christopher out." What best explains why Christopher's friends are leaving him out of soccer games?
When he loses, he gets mad and is a bad sport, so his friends want to avoid him.
Which two words are synonyms? a- happy and mad b- sad and angry c- okay and glad d- happy and glad
happy and glad
"Since snakes require sunlight to maintain their body temperature, they are more active in the daytime." What organizational pattern is used in this sentence? a- Cause and effect b- Compare and contrast c- Chronological order d- Description
cause and effect
Why do I draw a box for 50/50?
To explain why you chose your answer
Sally sold seashells by the seashore is an example of a-onomatopoeia b-hyperbole c-alliteration d-idiom
alliteration
My heart was racing as I sat down in the small seat. The bars came over my shoulders, and I grasped them. As soon as we began moving, my eyes grew wide and I let out a huge scream! What can you infer?
They're on a rollercoaster
"The students asked the teacher to reconsider extending the project deadline." Which word does "re-" mean the same as it does in "reconsider?" a- Rest b- Restaurant c- Review d- Region
review
Brown marmorated stink bugs have caused many issues since they were accidentally introduced to North America. They damage fruit, bother people, and harm crops. Scientists are trying to find a solution. One promising possibility is a species of wasp that originally comes from Asia. This wasp is a predator of stink bugs. Scientists hope that this wasp could solve the stink bug problem.
Problem and solution
When I see the keywords like BEST and MOST LIKELY, I know I am using the strategy-
50/50
The girl was as sweet as a cupcake. a-metaphor b-simile c-idiom d-onomatopoeia
simile
You read an article about Niagara Falls that describes its location, how much water goes through the Falls each day, the history of its formation, the number of tourists that visit, and how environmentalists are working to maintain the park. A person would most likely read this whole article to learn: a- Facts about Niagara Falls b- Information about water erosion and the environment c- Places to go at Niagara Falls d- How water forms canyons
Facts about Niagara Falls
Read the sentence. "The hazardous waste is harmful to animals on land and in the ocean." Which word gives a clue to the meaning of hazardous? a- harmful b- animals c- land d- ocean
harmful
The pond was a beautiful place to visit. The falling leaves, all different colors, decorated the surface of the water. At the edges of the pond, small wildflowers grew. The golden forest glowed faintly in the distance.
description