NY State Test Prep

What should you do when you are starting a test? (Two answers)

• Read the questions first.

• Read the passages before answering the questions.

• Answer all the questions before reading the passages.

• Start your writing.

How many times should you check your work?

• Check it once and say you are done.

• Do not check it at all.

• Check it twice and turn in without reading the questions.

• Check it twice or more, read the questions and answer choices before submitting.

What should you do the night before a test? (Two answers)

• Stay up all night playing video games.

• Go to bed early and get a good nights rest.

• Study for the test.

When testing, should you rush through the test or take your time?

• Rush through

• Take your time

What is a synonym for "analyze" in the context of reading comprehension?

• Ignore

• Summarize

• Examine

• Rewrite

When you come across an question you are unsure about, what should you do?

• Look for clues in the passage.

• Guess without looking in the passage.

• Do not answer it.

• Skip the question.

Explain the term 'cite textual evidence' in the context of ELA state test preparation.

• Summarizing the main idea of the text

• Providing specific quotes or examples from the text to support analysis or answer

• Ignoring the text and making up information

• Using personal opinions instead of quotes from the text

Define the term 'analyze' as it relates to test prep in ELA.

• To examine in detail and identify key components or patterns.

• To rush through without paying attention to details

• To memorize without understanding

• To ignore and overlook important details

What does the term 'inference' mean in the context of ELA state test prep?

• Relying solely on personal opinions

• Ignoring evidence from the text

• Drawing conclusions or making educated guesses based on evidence from the text

• Making random guesses without any evidence

Describe the term 'main idea' as it pertains to ELA state test preparation.

• The main idea is irrelevant to understanding a passage or text.

• The main idea is the smallest detail in a passage or text.

• The main idea is the central point or theme of a passage or text.

• The main idea is only found in non-fiction texts.