If you are asked about cause and effect, look for key words such as
What is since, because, as a result of and therefore
100
Always read all the choices ________ answering a question.
What is Before
100
When reading the directions very carefully. Look for the key words...
What is both, does not or except
100
Bring a few number 2 ___________ to write with.
What is pencils
100
Don’t worry if you run out
of time.. There is no prize
for...
What is finishing first
200
Eliminate the obviously _________ choices by crossing them out with your pencil.
What is wrong
200
Always look back at the passage to answer questions rather than relying on....
What is memory
200
Read the question and ____ answer
choices before markiing anythiing..
What is all
200
Eat a good breakfast and don’t drink a
_____________ before hand.
What is large beverage
200
Answer the _________ questions first.
What is easiest
300
When you are asked to choose a definition for a word in the passage, the word will usually be italicized. Scan the passage to...
What is find the word.
300
The main idea of a passage is most often at...
What is the very beginning and it may be stated again at the very end.
300
Find key _________ or _________ in the
question that will help you choose the
correct answer.
What is words or phrases
300
If you do not understand the
directions or are unsure....
What is ask for help.
300
Look at all off the
answers, use your knowledge to elimiinate
obvious _________ answers.
What is wrong
400
Answer the _________ questions first.
What is easiest
400
When there are several questions about a
reading passage, look for _____ in
other questions that will help you with
those items about which you are unsure..
What is clues
400
Read the directions very _________, looking for specific instructions on how to proceed. Watch for details.
What is carefully
400
Remember it's okay not to know
everything—unlike class tests, these tests
will have some questions designed to
challenge the limits of your...
What is knowlege
400
If you finish early, check to make sure
you have answered all...
What is questions
500
For multiple meaning items, make sure the word you choose fits both sentences. Begin by ______________the words that do not fit the first sentence.
What is eliminating (crossing out)
500
If you can eliminate two wrong answers,
your chance of choosing the right answer is...
What is greater
500
When the test booklet says "This ends this section of the test" you should...
What is not go on to the next section until instructed to do so
500
Talk to your parents and ___________ about any
concerns that you might have about the
test.
What is teachers
500
Double-check the test number in your test
booklet against the answer sheet every few
questions to be sure you haven’t gotten on the
______________.