ELA Test Prep

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What is a good strategy when answering multiple choice questions?

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Reviewing the lines the question is asking about, crossing out questions you know do not make sense, and underlining key words in the question are good strategies.

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What does an author's tone refer to?

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An author's perspective or attitude about a topic.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The message or moral of the story.

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How can you figure out a word you don't know on a test?

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Look for clues in the sentence.

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What should you do when a question is difficult?

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Look for key words that will give you clues to finding the right answer, eliminate answers you know are not correct, and always read words that are in BOLD, italics, and underlined carefully.

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What is the purpose of underlining key words in a question?

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To help focus on the most important parts of the question.

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What is the difference between author's tone and author's style?

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Author's tone refers to the attitude towards the subject, while author's style refers to the way the author expresses their thoughts through writing.

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What is the significance of context clues in understanding a text?

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Context clues help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases based on the surrounding text.

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What does it mean to eliminate answers in a multiple choice question?

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To cross out options that are clearly incorrect to increase the chances of selecting the right answer.

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Why is it important to understand the theme of a text?

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Understanding the theme helps readers grasp the underlying message and moral of the story.