Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are seemingly easy and quick to do. However these questions require you to have in depth knowledge of the test subject. Here are some guidelines that will help you correctly answer multiple-choice items and maximize the time given to you to complete the task.
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Circle or underline important words in the item.
This will help you focus on the information most needed to identify the correct answer choice.
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Read all the answer choices before selecting one.
It is just as likely for the last answer choice to be correct as the first. Do not assume that the first probable answer is the correct one.
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Cross out answer choices you are certain are not correct .
This will help you narrow down the correct answer choice.
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Look for two answer choices that are opposites.
One of these two answer choices is likely to be correct.
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Look for hints about the correct answer choice in other items on the test.
The correct answer choice may be part of another item on the test.
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Look for answer choices that contain language used by your teacher or found in your textbooks.
An answer choice that contains such language is usually correct.
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Do not change your initial answer unless you are sure another answer choice is correct.
More often than not, your first choice is correct.
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Choose “all of the above” if you are certain all other answer choices in the item are correct.
Do not choose “all of the above” if even just one of the other answer choices is not correct.
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Choose “none of the above” if you are certain all other answer choices in the item are incorrect.
Do not choose “none ofthe above” if even just one of the other answer choices is correct.
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Never leave any question unanswered.
Make a logical guess even if you really do not know the answer and there are no clues to be found. You may just get lucky and get it right. Every point counts towards a good grade. |
