Multiple Choice Mastery
100: What does it mean to “eliminate wrong answers”?
👉 Cross out choices that are clearly incorrect (RELAX: X = X-out distractors)
100: What does “cite evidence” mean?
👉 Use proof directly from the text
100: What does the “R” in RACER stand for?
👉 Restate the question
100: What happens if you don’t read all answer choices?
👉 You might miss the correct one
100: What should you do if you feel stuck?
👉 Skip and come back
200: Why should you read the question BEFORE the passage?
👉 So you know what to look for (R = Read the question carefully)
200: Where should you look to find strong evidence?
👉 In the passage—reread key parts (R + L)
200: What is the purpose of the “A” step?
👉 Answer the question clearly
200: Why is rushing dangerous?
👉 It leads to careless mistakes
200: Why is pacing important?
👉 So you finish the test
300: What is a “distractor” answer?
👉 A tricky wrong answer meant to confuse you
300: What makes evidence “strong”?
👉 It clearly supports your answer
300: Why is the “C” step important?
👉 It provides text evidence
300: What’s wrong with picking the “longest answer” automatically?
👉 It’s not always correct
300: When should you skip a question?
👉 If it’s taking too long
(5 rule)
400: When two answers seem correct, what should you do?
👉 Go back to the text and compare evidence (L = Look for clues)
400: Why is quoting better than summarizing sometimes?
👉 It shows exact proof from the text
400: What should you do in the “E” step?
👉 Explain why and how the evidence supports your answer
400: Why shouldn’t you rely only on prior knowledge?
👉 Answers must come from the text (L = Look for clues)
400: What should you do at the end of the test?
👉 Check your answers (A = Always double check)
500: What is the best strategy if you’re unsure of an answer?
👉 Eliminate wrong answers and make your best choice (E + X)
500: What should you do if you can’t find evidence?
👉 Reread and look for clues (R + L)
500: What does the final “R” mean?
👉 Review and revise your response
500:What should you do while reading a question?
👉 Find the key word in the question and find/use matching key words (synonyms, examples, etc.) in the answer
500: How can you stay focused during long passages?
👉 Reread and look for key details (R + L)