Testing Tactics

Question 1

Describe the difference between absolute and qualified terms.

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Student answers will vary, but should include elements of the following: Absolute and qualified terms change the value of a statements. Absolute terms, such as ‘only,’ ‘never,’ or ‘none,’ make the statement the only possible version of a situation. Qualified terms, such as ‘may,’ ‘possibly,’ or ‘some’ allow for many versions of a statement to be true.

Question 2

A student should always read the directions to a test or question so they know what is expected of them when answering the questions.

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T

Question 3

Crossing out answers that could not possibly be correct is called ‘eliminating answers.’

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T

Question 4

Reading the directions to a test is important becausea.The directions may help you from being confused about how to answer a questionc.The directions explain what the teacher is thinkingb.The directions can give you the answers to a testd.All of these

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A

Question 5

It is only necessary to underline information in the question, not the answer choices.

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F

Question 6

‘Only’ is an example of a qualified term.

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F

Question 7

In your own words, explain why underlining important words in a test question is important.

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Student answers will vary, but should include elements of the following: Underlining highlights important information that may change the meaning, or position, of the question.

Question 8

There is no need to eliminate answers if you already know which answer choice is correct.

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F

Question 9

Going back to look for questions that may have originally misread, and consequently gotten wrong, is calleda.Reviewingc.Rewindingb.Relookingd.Redoing

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A

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