Common Test Questions
"What do the character’s actions in paragraph 3 REVEAL about him?" The word reveal means ______________.
shows, uncovers, unveils
What are at least 2 things you should do BEFORE reading each passage?
1. Read the directions 2. Read the questions you will have to answer. 3. Read the title of the article, story or poem 4. Read the subheadings 5. Look at any pictures and captions
True or False: You should read all the answer choices, even if the first or second answer sounds correct to you.
TRUE! Almost every question will have 2 answer choices that are somewhat easy to eliminate and then 1 answer choice that is there to trick you! So you should read and reread each answer choice carefully and check back to the text to make sure you are choosing the correct answer and not the trick answer!
What is the first thing you should do when you are about to begin answering the constructed response essay question?
draft it out!
"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
"Which of the following details least supports the central idea of the passage?"
Paraphrase what this question is asking you to do.
Find the answer choice that does not fit the main idea, topic, or theme
True or False: you shouldn't chunk and code the passages as you read because it is distracting and wastes time.
FALSE! You SHOULD annotate the text because it helps you better understand what you are reading and will help you answer the questions. Also, the test is not timed, so you can take as long as you need to!
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 make an educated guess
C
if given more than one passage and is asked to use evidence from each text to support your response.
What could this "evidence" look like?
quotes or paraphrase with a citation
"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
“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.
What are at least 3 things you can do to annotate/code the passages you are reading?
1. Underline or highlight important words and sentences. 2. Circle words you don't know and use context clues to try to figure out what the words mean. 3. Write questions and notes in the margins.
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 each question carefully and the answer you chose, and check the text again to make sure you still think that is the right answer. Also, make sure you have bubbled in ALL the questions on your scantron
How many paragraphs does the following sample response require?
Task: In you response, identify the central idea in the text and explain how the author views the issue at hand. Use two examples and answer the prompt.
4:
pl-intro
p2- evidence 1
p3- evidence 2
p4- brief conclusion
"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
Paraphrase this test question and then state what to do first after reading all of the answer choices.
What important idea about politics does the author suggest, but does not state directly, in paragraph 5?
this means that the author is implying something without saying is
the first thing to do after reading the answer choices would be to go to P5
What is the process called when you choosing what answers could be wrong and ruling them out as an option.
process of elimination
hyperbole, simile, metaphor, diction, tone, and mood are all examples of ________________________. These are used when writing about literature.
Literary elements/ devices/ tools
For the multiple choice questions, there will be passages and poems. Should i actually read these on the text or is it okay to skim the passage.
Explain.
ALWAYS READ THE FULL PASSAGE WHEN DEALING WITH MULTIPLE CHOICE> NOT OK TO SKIM THESE TEXT BC YOUR ANSWER CHOICE IS BASED IN READING COMPREHENSION
"How does the author’s ALLUSION to Pandora’s Box contribute to the meaning of paragraph 4?"
Paraphrase & explain what is the first thing you should do?
First thing to do is to re-read paragraph 4 and then use the answer choices to help you.
How can the title of the passage help you when you are reading a passage?
The title will give you hints on what the passage is about
There are 19 multiple choice questions on your exam.How many do you need to get right to pass this section with a C?
14
What is the biggest difference when writing about an informational text vs.literary text?
informational--- topic/ thesis
literary- themes and literary elements (hyperbole, characterization)