Test Taking

Types of Tests

• Objective

• Subjective

Types of Objective Tests

• Analogies

• Multiple-choice

• True-false

• Matching

• Fill-in-the-blank

• Sentence completion

Understanding Analogy Questions

• Analogies show different relationships between words

• Each analogy question has two pairs of words

• Presented in a mathematical equation- : means is to- :: means as- For example, girl : boy : : lady : man girl is to be as lady is to man

7 Types of Analogies• Synonym• Antonym• “Type of”• “Part-to-whole”• “Object-to-function”• “Lack-of-something”• “A-place-for”

Synonym Analogies• A synonym is

– a word is the same or similar meaning as another

• Find words that are parallel in meaning

• 2nd pair of words must mirror the relationship in the first pair

• Example: - Prevent : stop : : view : look

Antonym Analogies• An antonym is

– A word that has the opposite meaning as another word

• Relationship between the two pairs must mirror each other

• Example: - foe : friend : : enemy : pal

“Type of” Analogies

• An object belongs to a class of objects

• What is the relationship in the first pair of words?

• Example: – red : color : : thyme : herb

“Part-to-Whole” Analogies

• How is one word in each pair a part of the other word in the same pair?

• Example: – toe : foot : : finger : hand

“Lack-of-Something”• One word in each pair lacks some a

quality

• Must reflect the same relationship, in the same order

• Example: hermit : friends : : begger : money

“Object-to-Function” Analogies

• Determine the function of a certain tool or item

• Often may include difficult vocabulary

• Example: – scissors : cut : : awl : puncture

“A-Place-for” Analogies

• Determining where something takes place or where someone belongs

• Example: – dog : kennel : : bee : hive

“Lack-of-Something” Analogy

• One word in each pair lacks something

• Order of word use is important

Example:- hermit : friends : : coward : courage

Solving Analogies• Create precise relationships

- re example on page 179

• Be creative, but don’t over think the solution

• Go for the most logical and obvious answer, when in doubt

• SparkNotes: Old SAT: Types of Analogies

Multiple-Choice Questions

• Choose the answer from several options

• Use the process of elimination

Tips for Answering Multiple-Choice Questions

• Anticipate the answer and look for it in your choices

• Read all the responses

• Look for qualifier

• Eliminate incorrect answers

• Consider “all/none of the above” answers

• Choose the “best” answer

True-False Test Questions

• Recognizes an idea or fact

• Checks reading comprehension

Tips for Answering True-False Questions

• Pay attention to ABSOLUTE words

• Recognize other modifiers

• Study sentence length

• Look for false logic

• Consider guessing – 50/50 chance of getting the correct answer

“Matching” Test Questions

• Must choose which things go together

• Approach these types of questions like a puzzle

Fill-in-the blank (FITB)

• May not have answer choices

• Put the question or sentence into context

• Complete those that you KNOWfirst

Tips for Taking FITB Test Questions

• Look for links in ideas• Look for context clues• Read carefully• Check capitalization• Match the grammatical

form• Check your answer

Essay Tests

• Types of essays questions:– Recall-Type– Analyze-Type– Evaluate-Type– Synthesize-Type

10 Essay Test Strategies

1. Analyze the question2. Underline key words3. Answer the question4. Get the guidelines5. Use your time well6. Start writing7. Keep writing8. Edit and revise9. Proofread10. Deal with panic

EXPLORE Exam

• Test for 8th & 9th graders

• Administered in March for PA students

• Serves as an entry point into the ACT

• http://www.explorestudent.org/