Test-Taking Tips

Test-Taking Tips:

• Read the questions first
• Look back in the story for answer
• Look for new vocabulary words either written in bold or in italics
• Use clues
• Write neatly
• Begin sentences in different ways
• Take notes
• Listen carefully
• Use words you can spell
• Use interesting words
• Follow directions
• Check your spelling and punctuation
• Restate the question in your answer
• Answer all parts of the question
• FOCUS
• Don't forget to EDIT
• Plan your time wisely: don't waste time, but don't rush

Multiple-Choice Test Taking Tips:

• Read the questions first, then read the passages
• Read all the choices first
• Go back to the text and locate the answer
• Eliminate answers you know are not correct
• Come up with the answer in your head before looking at the possible answers, this way the choices given on the test won't throw you off or trick you.

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