Test-Taking Strategies
If you are having trouble understanding the meaning of a word, you can use what built-in tool?
The dictionary
This category of literary devices includes metaphors, similes, and personification.
Figurative language
"Despite the tumultuous weather, the crew remained steadfast in their mission, never wavering even as the storm raged on, causing chaos all around them." The word "tumultuous" most likely means:
Chaotic or violent
What changes should we make:
Woodrow wilson officially named June 14 National Flag Day on 1916.
Woodrow Wilson officially named June 14 National Flag Day in 1916
This yellow, sponge-like character works at the Krusty Krab and lives in a pineapple under the sea.
SpongeBob SquarePants
Underlining key details while reading is an example of this test-taking skill.
Annotating
This refers to the overall feeling or atmosphere that a reader experiences while reading a text.
Mood
His erudition was evident as he explained the complex theory with ease, impressing the class with his vast knowledge of the subject. The word "erudition" most likely means:
Scholarly knowledge or learning
What changes should we make:
Did you now that National Rabbit Week is in July.
Did you know that National Rabbit Week is in July?
This mischievous cat often causes trouble for his owner and is known for his love of lasagna.
If it is nearing 12:30, and you are not done with the test, what should you do?
Take the extra time.
This refers to making changes to a text to improve clarity, coherence, or structure.
Revision
He spoke in a didactic tone, patiently explaining every step of the process to the new employees, as if he were teaching a group of children. The word "didactic" most likely means:
Instructive or teaching in nature
What change should be made in sentence 23?
(23) There are still corners of the world that have not been seen by human eyes, perhaps with surprises just as dazzeling as the Cave of Crystals
A) Change There are to There’s
B) Change have to has
C) Delete the comma after eyes
D) Change dazzeling to dazzling
D) Change dazzeling to dazzling
This character, who lives in the Land of Ooo, is a human boy with a magical, shape-shifting dog named Jake.
Finn the Human
What should you do after you've narrowed down the answers but are still unsure how to respond?
Go with your gut.
This refers to the word choice used by an author to convey meaning or emotion.
Diction
The professor’s arguments were always cogent, clearly organized and persuasive, which made it difficult for anyone to argue against his points. The word "cogent" most likely means:
Clear, logical, or convincing
What change, if any, is needed in sentence 8?
(8) These crystals are Classified as selenite crystals, meaning they are translucent.
A) Change Classified to classified
B) Delete the comma after crystals
C) Change translucent to transluscent
D) No change is needed.
A) Change Classified to classified
This canine detective always solves mysteries, often with the help of his gang including Shaggy and Velma.
Scooby-Doo
The three key components of a strong body paragraph.
Claim, evidence, and reasoning
These two terms refer to correcting sentence-level errors and changing sentence and paragraphs to improve clarity and flow:
Editing and Revising
Her demeanor was aloof; she avoided eye contact and kept to herself, rarely engaging in conversations with her peers. The word "aloof" most likely means:
Distant or detached
How should sentences 8 and 9 be combined?
(8) He would retell the stories he had heard to his young friends. (9) He simplified the language and expressions so they could understand.
A) He would retell the stories he had heard to his young friends and because the language and expressions would be simple they could understand.
B) He would retell the stories he had heard to his young friends, the language and expressions would be simpler and so they could understand.
C) He would retell the stories he had heard to his young friends, simplifying the language and expressions so they could understand.
D) He would retell the stories he had heard to his young friends as the language and expressions were simplified by himself so that they could understand.
C) He would retell the stories he had heard to his young friends, simplifying the language and expressions so they could understand.
This beloved mouse has a high-pitched voice and is often seen with his girlfriend.
Mickey Mouse