1) Read the questions carefully. Spend enough time with it. (Most test-takers spend too little time on the question.) Note all the key terms. If you can, circle these terms.

2) Depending on the format of the question you may be able to cover the choices and decide on an answer before you look at the choices. This helps you avoid being distracted by incorrect choices.

3) When possible, connect the question to each option by treating each as true-false question.

4) Don't jump at options without careful consideration. Jotting down a rationale for why you believe incorrect options to be wrong is helpful. Likewise know your rationale for choosing one option as the correct one.

5) Assume that the test-maker has given you the information you need to make a correct choice. Reason out the question. What clues are given to your to select the correct option?

6) Take questions at face value. Deal with what is given to your in the question, not with your personal experiences with the topic.

7) Be alert to similarities in the options. Know what the differences are between these similar choices.

8) Be aware of negatives such as "except" and qualifiers such as "all" "none" "some" "often" "best" etc. These words can make a critical difference in meaning.

9) To budget your time better, begin with questions you feel most comfortable with. You'll finish these faster and relax so you can think more clearly on the rest of the test.

10) Know your own test-taking tendencies. If you tend to consistently change correct answers to incorrect one, then avoid changing answers unless you have a strong rationale for doing so. If, however, you tend to misread questions and make snap, incorrect choices, then changing answers after you've given the question more consideration makes sense.

Chheng

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