Test-Taking Strategies Quiz

What is a common symptom of test anxiety?

• Feeling overly confident

• Having a headache

• Feeling nervous or panicky

• Wanting to study more

Why is it important to read directions carefully before starting a test?

• It gives you time to relax.

• It can help you understand what is expected and avoid mistakes.

• It is not really important.

• It takes up time you could use answering questions.

What does utilizing the process of elimination involve?

• Guessing the answers randomly

• Choosing the longest answer

• Eliminating obviously wrong answers to narrow down choices

• Asking the teacher for hints

When trying to find the big idea of a passage, what should you look for?

• The most repeated word

• The main point of the passage

• The first sentence of each paragraph

• The last sentence of the passage

What is a key strategy when reading a passage for a test?

• Skimming through it quickly to save time

• Reading the questions first

• Reading it once thoroughly and noting important points

• Skipping it and guessing the answers

How can negatives or double negatives in a question affect your answer?

• They make the answer more positive.

• They have no effect on the answer.

• They can reverse the meaning of what you might expect.

• They make the question easier.

What does looking for clues in a test question or passage involve?

• Finding keywords or phrases that hint at the answer

• Looking at the pictures only

• Guessing based on the length of the passage

• Asking a friend for the answer

Why should you be cautious of absolute words in test questions?

• They indicate that the statement is always true.

• They often make statements too broad or false.

• They are always the correct answer.

• They make questions easier.

What is an educated guess?

• Choosing an answer randomly

• Choosing the answer that feels right without reasoning

• A guess based on knowledge and elimination of wrong answers

• Asking the teacher for a hint

How can you use your time wisely during a test?

• Don't spend the same amount of time on one question

• Skip difficult questions and return to them later

• Start with the hardest questions

• Take breaks often to not feel overwhelmed