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About the Test |
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What
It Means for You |
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The test is not
timed. |
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Relax!
Take time to think about each question and your answer. |
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The answers you
write out count more in your score than the multiple-choice questions. |
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Don’t skip any questions.
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Read each question carefully and figure
out what it is asking you to do.
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Answer all parts of each question!
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Even if you’re unsure, write down what you’re
thinking.
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Give lots of details to support your answer.
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Don’t assume the reader knows what you’re
thinking — write it down! |
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Some of the
selections (stories, articles) on the Reading test are fairly long. |
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Read the questions at the end of each selection
first (so you know what you’re going to be asked).
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Then, read the selection (with the questions
in mind). You can underline
or write notes on the selection.
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When you’re answering the questions, you
can look back at the story or article all you want! |
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If you leave an
answer blank, you’ll get no points. |
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Answer every question. Even if you’re not sure, take a good guess.
You might know more than you think you do! |
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Different people
read and score your answers to different questions. |
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Do not assume that the person scoring any
of your answers will have read your other answers. Answer each question completely, as if it is the only question
you are answering. |