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PREPARING FOR SHORT-ANSWER TESTS

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MATCHING

A matching test is similar to multiple-choice in that the answer is there,

but you have to find it among answers that may be close in definition.

Some matching tests have more choices in one column than in the other.

It’s important you read the directions very carefully so you don’t get

confused by extra choices.

FILL-IN-THE-BLANK

A fill-in-the-blank test is the opposite of a matching or multiple-choice

test. The answer is not there for you; you have to come up with it yourself.

The best way to prepare for this type of test is to know your vocabulary—

including correct spelling.

READING CLOSELY TO FIND THE CORRECT

ANSWER

Your first clue to a right answer is in reading the question closely. (You

might want to review Chapter 10,“Getting More out of Reading.”) You need

to find out exactly what a question is asking. As you read the test question:

• What questions come to mind?

• What images or words come to mind?

USE YOUR LEARNING STYLE

As always, use the style that suits you best to approach a question. (You

may want to review Chapters 2 through 5 on learning styles.)

• If you learn best by hearing: Read the question out loud (softly, if

others are nearby!).

• If you learn best by seeing: Use scrap paper to write down key

words or draw a picture that comes to mind.

• If you learn best by using images: Turn the question into a picture

or movie in your head. Ask yourself: “What’s needed to complete

the picture?”