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Common Test Questions & Vocab
Common Test Questions & Vocab
Reading the
Passages
Multiple Choice Questions
Essay Questions
100
What is the THEME of a story?
the message, moral or lesson
100
"Which of the following details least supports the central idea of the passage?" In this question I have to find the answer choice that does NOT really ______________the central idea.
support
100

What are at least 2 things you should do with the passages?

1. Read all passages fully 2. Divide/chunk the passages in half or smaller parts 3. Make a graphic organizer to organize information from the passages

100

What should you do if you are not sure what answer choice is the correct one? a) Don't bubble in any answer and leave it blank b) Spend 15 minutes trying to decide on an answer c) Eliminate the obvious wrong answer choices and then skim the passages to look for clues

C

100

Conclusion paragraphs should always start with this transition phrase

In conclusion, 

200
"How does paragraph 4 CONTRIBUTE to the development of ideas in the text?" In this question, I am being asked how paragraph 4 _____________ the development of ideas in the passage.
adds to, builds on
200
"What do the character’s actions in paragraph 3 REVEAL about him?" The word reveal means ______________.
shows, uncovers, unveils
200

True or False: You shouldn't skim the passages or summarize the passages with each question you answer

FALSE! You SHOULD because the questions aren't going to be in passage order. They will go back and forth between passage 1 and 2

200

What should you do if you get stuck on a question? a) sit there and stare at it b) move on and come back later c) cry

B

200

True or False: You should always reread your essay

TRUE! Always reread your essay to fix any capitalization mistakes, spelling mistakes, or add in any missed information or parts

300
"Which of the sentences from the passage best supports the author’s central idea?" In this question the word best tells me that all the answer choices could be _____________, but I have to find the ______________ answer.
correct best
300
“What can you INFER about the main character based on the information in paragraph 3?" The word infer means _________________________
to make an education guess or conclusion based on evidence, prior knowledge (background knowledge), and logical reasoning.
300

When comparing and contrasting the passages, what graphic organizer should you use?

Venn Diagram

300

True or False: You should read all the answer choices, even if the first or second answer sounds correct to you.

TRUE! 

300

How many times do you hit enter to PROPERLY space out your paragraphs?

Twice

400

"Which sentence from Passage 2 best supports the author's point..." In this question I am being asked to choose a sentence that supports the author's _________

Opinion

400
"Which sentence from the article best reveals the author's POINT OF VIEW?" The authors "point of view" means the author's __________
perspective, viewpoint, opinion
400

When filling out the Venn Diagram graphic organizer, what 3 things should be in each passages bubble?

1. Text structure 2. Author's purpose 3. How the text structure affects the information

400

Your teachers always tell you to "go back and check your work" when you are done. How should you "check your work" on the state test?

Reread all questions and answer choices fully, skim/reread the passages, and make sure ALL questions are answered fully

400

What are the two most important things you need to include in your essay?

Capital letters at the start of sentences and punctuation at the end of sentences