Multiple-choice questions Locating information
short-answer questions Identifying points of view
Completing sentences Identifying writer's claim
Completing notes, summary, tables, flowcharts
Classifying information
Labeling a diagram Matching lists or phrases
Choosing headings for paragraphs or sections of a text
Yes, No, True, False, or Not Given questions
During the Test
- Read the title and any headings first. Make predictions about the topic.
- Look over the questions quickly. Make predictions about content and organization.
- Reading the passage at a normal speed. Don't get stuck on parts or words you dont' understand.
- When you answer the questions, don't spend too much time on the ones you don't feel sure about. Make a guess and go on.
- After you have answered all the questions, you can go back and check the ones you aren't sure about.
- The last passage is longer and more complex than the first two, so remember to save time for it.
- Be sure to write your answers on the answer sheet before the 60 minutes are up. You will NOT have extra time to transfer your answers.
Predict: Who What When Where and Why
Using
the first paragraph
the topic sentences
specific details
the questions and answers
