Testing Strategies
Which of the following should you NOT start your test with?
a) the reading section
b) the essay
c) the writing (revising and editing)
C - the writing!! This section appears first but should be completed last
I am ready to start my thesis.. what is the best phrase to start off with?
"Although some may disagree, _(my point)___ because (Reason 1) and (Reason 2).
If a question asks for tone, what does that mean?
Tone is the way the author feels about what is happening
When should FANBOYS be used with a comma?
When combining two complete thoughts
What change, if any, should be made in
One of the cornerstone’s of a democracy is the right people have to vote for those who
represent them in government.
A Change cornerstone’s to cornerstones
B Change is to are
C Change them to you
D No change should be made in this sentence.
A - in this case, cornerstones don't own anything so they should not have an apostrophe (')
Which section counts the most in terms of percentage?
The Reading section!
I stated my reason and want to get into the example, but I already used the words "for example"... what else can I say?
FOR INSTANCE - and use a comma directly after.
For example,
For instance,
What does theme mean?
Theme is the lesson you learn from a story
Which of these is written best?
F - Attempting one shallow takeoff after another and each time banging itself against the glass.
G It attempted one shallow takeoff after another. Each time banging itself against the glass.
H Attempting one shallow takeoff after another. Each time it banged itself against the glass.
J It attempted one shallow takeoff after another, each time banging itself against the glass.
J
What change should be made:
The sides below the balcony railing was enclosed in plexiglass to make
the area safer for pets and young children.
A Change was enclosed to were enclosed
B Change to make to this was supposed to make
C Change safer to more safer
D No change should be made.
A - there are multiple sides.
You find a question that says "How does the author use alliteration in paragraph 7." You don't know what alliteration means.
What do you do?
USE THE DICTIONARY and figure it out. You've got time.
I wrote my example. Now I can start my second reason, right?
NO- Explain yourself first!! How does the example prove your point?
Let's say you get this question:
Which words in paragraph 7 help you understand what egotistical means?
What is this question asking for?
Look in paragraph 7. Look up the word the question is asking for.
Which words in the paragraph help you see that definition?
F
In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions. That are related to their local communities.
G In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions, they are related to their local communities.
H In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions related to their local communities.
H!
What change needs to be made:
My Literature teacher explained that a fable is a story that teaches a
lesson or moral and often uses animals as characters.
F Change Literature to literature
G Insert a comma after story
H Change uses to use
J Change animals to animal’s
F
You realize you're repeating words a lot in your essay... what do you do?
Use a thesaurus!
My thesis is: it's better to dream big because it gives you strong goals and makes you work harder.
Which of the following is the best example for my second reason:
a) for example, my sister wanted to be come a doctor. She didn't think she could, but now she is because she didn't give up.
b) For example, my sister was told it would be impossible to become a doctor. No one believed in her, but this just made her more motivated, and now she has successfully become a surgeon.
B. For example, my sister was told it would be impossible to become a doctor. No one believed in her, but this just made her more motivated, and now she has successfully become a surgeon.
What are the steps to finding the answer to this question:
Which line from passage 2 helps you understand the author's message?
Go back to passage 2. Identify the message. Then, read each line to see which answer fits best.
FREE SPACE
Whoever picked this, automatically gets the points
The dogs toy was lost.
Which is correct?
a) dogs
b) dog's
C) dogs'
B - just one dog
You finish the test and there are still hours left.. what can you do to make sure you pass?
REREAD your ESSAY & review hard questions
What is a call to action?
A call to action is when you speak directly to the reader. Give them advice.
Ex.In conclusion, it is better to dream big. Chase your dreams, and embrace the challenges!
What are the 5 elements of plot?
Introduction/Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
F - Some penguins would try to groom themselves because they swallowed the toxic oil and died.
G - Attempting to groom themselves were some penguins, who swallowed the toxic oil and died.
H - While attempting to groom themselves, some penguins swallowed the toxic oil and died.
J - Some penguins would try to groom themselves, they swallowed the toxic oil and died.
H
How should sentence 36 be changed?
The moral of
“The Seagull and the Crow” was clearly this no matter how dissimilar two creatures
might be, they will have opportunities to help and support each other.
A Insert a colon after this
B Change dissimilar to dissimular
C Delete the comma
D Change they to you
A