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Multiple Choice Questions Read directions thoroughly. Read all answers before answering. If you have no clue which is the correct answer then • Eliminate all answers that you are confident are not correct. • If it calls for sentence completion, eliminate the answers that would form grammatically incorrect sen- tences. • If two quantities are almost the same, choose one of these. • If answers cover a wide range, choose one in the middle of the range. True/False Questions Read carefully. One word can make a statement inaccurate. Answer these questions quickly and go with your first instinct. Look for qualifiers like all, most, sometimes, never or rarely. Absolute qualifiers like always or never generally indicate a false statement. Open-Book / Open-Note Tests Write down any formulas you need on a separate sheet. Use paperclips and color-coded tabs to save time when flipping through pages. Number notes and use a table of contents. Be familiar with readings & notes due to level of detail expected on these types of tests. Short Answer / Fill in the Blank Concentrate on key words and facts. Keep it brief. Know your subject backwards & forwards. Essay Questions Clearly understand what the question is asking. Make a quick outline before you start writing. It helps you to write faster. You are less likely to leave out facts. If you can't finish, at least you can include the outline. KISS – Keep It Short and Simple. Be sure to answer the question, don't just write all you know about the topic and hope the professor will find the answer. Test Taking Strategies 13

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