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A diagram of the water cycle is a a. Visual aid c. Discussion b. Pre-question d. All of these

A

A synonym is a. A word that has the same meaning as another c. A word that lacks creativity b. A word that has the opposite meaning as another d. A word that is repeated too often in a paragraph

A

An appropriate strategy to learn difficult vocabulary words is the a. Keywords technique c. Rhyming Technique b. Visualization technique d. None of these

A

At the end of your presentation, the main points should be a. Summarized c. Handed to your teacher b. Written on the board d. Restated by the audience

A

Critical thinkers____________what they read. a. Ask questions about c. Summarize b. Organize d. None of these

A

Double bar graphs compare multiple a. Categories c. Dots b. Axis d. Examples

A

During her open book Latin exam, Tina needs to find the original meaning of the word "dance." Which reference should she use? a. Dictionary c. Thesaurus b. Encyclopedia d. Any of these

A

Fill in the blank questions are considered___________questions. a. Response c. Best answer b. Matching d. None of these

A

Fill in the blank questions usually require______________in the answer. a. One key word c. Complete sentences b. A list of vocabulary words d. None of these

A

Flowcharting clarifies what will happen in a process or a. What needs to happen c. What is predicted to happen at a future date b. What is estimated to happen d. None of these

A

Having two, or even three, people explain the material to you a. Will help you understand it c. Will just confuse you. Its better to only ask one person to help b. Will give you too many perspectives d. Will decrease your understanding of the material

A

How does a rubric like this help students over time? This rubric a. Tracks progress over several assignments c. Allows the teacher to comment on each section b. Identifies the criteria for each point value d. None of these

A

If a teacher does not provide a rubric for an important assignment, what should you do? a. Ask for a rubric to be created c. Discuss your teacher's grading policies with the Principal b. Beg for your grade to be changed after you fail the assignment d. None of these

A

If you have a choice of questions to answer on an essay test, which questions should you answer first? a. The questions that you know a lot about so you can then focus on the more difficult ones c. The ones that are worth the fewest points because you can finish those quickly b. The questions which call for a 5 paragraph essay because those are easiest to outline d. Any of these

A

Including a flowchart in your open book test materials will help to a. Identify relationships among topics c. Identify the flow of information b. Present information in chronological order d. None of these

A

Sarah was just elected Jr. Class President. She would like to find out which percentage of the total vote each candidate received. Which type of graph should she reference? a. Pie c. Bar b. Line d. None of these

A

The directive of an essay question a. Guides the essay response c. Identifies how to start each paragraph b. Describes what the essay should be about d. Guides the teacher in grading the essay

A

To eliminate the possibility of using an answer more than once on a matching question, one should a. Cross out used answers c. Both of these b. Write the capital form of the letter d. None of these

A

Trevor needs general information to begin his research paper on mammals in the Southern Hemisphere. Where will he find the best information? a. Encyclopedias c. Atlases b. Almanacs d. None of these

A

What is the first step once an essay question has been chosen? a. Create an outline for the answer c. Summarize the three main points b. Identify vocabulary to be used d. Write the essay

A

What process makes your writing flow and "sound like music?" a. Editing the language of your essay c. Editing the title of your essay b. Editing the punctuation of your essay d. None of these

A

When answering a short answer question, students should present key facts in which format? a. essay format c. short, choppy sentence format b. one word answer format d. three paragraph format

A

Where can you find a wide range of information on a given topic? a. Informational references c. Referral pages b. Infomercials d. Reference centers

A

Where should you look in order to find words as they are used in a variety of contexts? a. Index c. Appendix b. Glossary d. Table of contents

A

Which synonym for "pretty" has a positive connotation? a. Beautiful b. Sassy

A

If you are unsure about how your visual aid will look during a presentation, you should a. Test it out before you begin c. Use it anyway b. Not use it to avoid any problems d. None of these

A.

In order to avoid any confusion, one should _____________the answer to a multiple choice question before reading the possible answers. a. Predict c. Spell b. Ignore d. Hide

A.

Melinda has always wanted to know about export rates between the U.S. and China. Why is this a good research topic for her? a. Melinda is curious about the topic c. Melinda saw a tv show and thought she could find more information about China b. Melinda's mother says China exports a lot of goods to the U.S. d. None of these

A.

Rubrics allow students to a. Evaluate each other's work c. Both of these b. Help their friends cheat on the assignment d. None of these

A.

To eliminate the possibility of using an answer more than once on a matching question, one should a. Cross out used answers c. Both of these b. Write the capital form of the letter d. None of these

A.

Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping. This paragraph is a. Double-spaced c. Triple-spaced b. Single-spaced d. None of these

A.

Always

Absolute

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Cannot

Absolute

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Never

Absolute

Remembering what WOMS stands for

Acronyms

Assess

Anaylze

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. Hand write

Antonym

"How many of you plan to go to college?" This is a a. Problem statement c. Probing question b. Poll d. None of these

B

A good way to study for tests in a study group is to a. Find a way to share answers during the test c. Find someone who has taken the test before and ask them what topics will be covered on the test b. Discuss what questions might be on the test d. Find an old test and help each other memorize the answers.

B

Computers are not simple enough to be used by the common citizen. -John Howard, 1975. Why would this source not be credible today? a. It lacks objectivity c. It contains evidence of bias b. It is not current d. It is not accurate

B

Critical reading is a a. Theory c. Summarization strategy b. Process d. None of these

B

If you copy your answers directly from the book, your teacher may a. Praise you for giving correct answers c. Add points to your final score b. Scold you for committing plagiarism d. None of these

B

Jana feels playing MP3s helps her sleep at night. So the night before a big test, she should a. Keep the music on if it helps her sleep c. Keep the music extra low, so she doesn't notice it as much b. Turn the music off d. Having music on during the night doesn't affect quality of sleep

B

Knowing that IOC stands for the International Olympic Committee is an example of using a. Keywords c. Rhyming b. Acronyms d. Visualization

B

On an open book test, Anna was asked to predict how American laws may affect the Mexican way of life if the US Constitution was applied to Mexico's laws. This open book test question a. Asks students to compare and contrast American and Mexican government c. Asks students to solve a problem with information b. Asks students to apply information to new situations d. None of these

B

Outlines should be written a. In complete sentences c. With incomplete thoughts b. In complete thoughts, but not complete sentences d. In complete sentences, but not complete thoughts

B

The guidewords for the word "feign" are a. Fairy and farce c. Felt and free b. February and feline d. Freight and friction

B

The lineage of a word is called its _____. a. synonym c. antonym b. etymology d. anthropology

B

The material chosen for your study group a. Should be chosen by the teacher c. Should be material you all already understand b. Should be decided upon before the group meets d. Should be material you all need extra help with.

B

The purpose of a political map is to identify a. Coastlines c. Mountain Ranges b. Governmental boundaries d. Populations

B

To activate prior knowledge means to a. Review vocabulary terms c. Go over past tests on the subject b. Remember what you know about a topic d. None of these

B

To estimate what the temperature may be on your vacation, you could reference a a. Political map c. Pie chart b. Physical map d. Diagram

B

Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping. This paragraph lacks a. Proper conventions c. Good word choice b. Organization d. Voice

B

Which is the standard font and size for most professional papers? a. 18 pt Helvetica c. 10 pt Comic Sans b. 12 pt Times New Roman d. Any of these

B

Which of the following is NOT an efficient study group activity? a. Playing games using the information being studied c. Comparing notes b. Discussing what content to study d. Teaching each other

B

Which synonym for the word "athletic" has a negative connotation? a. Muscular b. Wiry

B

You need to label the rooms in your home for the painters, so they know which rooms to paint various colors. Which aid might you give them? a. Table c. Timeline b. Diagram d. Graph

B

An atlas is a. A collection of ideas c. A globe b. A collection of maps d. A single map of the world

B.

How do rubrics increase learning? a. Rubrics give the most important details about a reading assignment c. Both of these b. Rubrics give students the tools to "grade" their own and others' assignments

B.

How do rubrics increase learning? a. Rubrics give the most important details about a reading assignment c. Both of these b. Rubrics give students the tools to "grade" their own and others' assignments d. None of these

B.

On a vocabulary list within a study guide, definitions should be written a. In alphabetical order c. With abbreviations b. In complete sentences d. None of these

B.

Rubrics answer a. Will my teacher like my ideas? c. How does my assignment compare to the rest of the class? b. Am I done? d. None of these

B.

Which is the correct order in which to apply the repetition strategy? a. Write, read, say c. Say, read, write b. Read, write, say d. Write, say, read

B.

Margaret needs to compare the types of themes from the four books in her American Literature class. She should use a ____________to match the themes with the stories.

B. Chart

To create her study guide, Theresa should gather information from her

B. Class notes, lecture notes, old assignments and past tests

A word that has nearly the same meaning as another word is a _________.

B. Synonym

Once similarities are identified among class and lecture notes, a student should create a

B. Topic list

Includes vertical or horizontal representations

Bar Graph

A good place to get hints about how to answer a response question could be a. Your teacher c. Both of these b. The rest of the test d. None of these

C

A line graph can show information a. Across days only c. Across many years b. Across months only d. Across hours only

C

A position is either a. True or false c. Positive or negative b. Happy or sad d. A thesis can be any of these

C

A synonym for the word "howl" which may appear in a dictionary is a. Dog c. Scream b. House d. Talk

C

A__________can help you decide if you should buy or lease a new car. a. Diagram c. Flowchart b. Table d. Timeline

C

Alex wrote the sentence: The big dog was really fat. He ate a lot. Why does Alex need a thesaurus? a. The sentences begin with the same word c. The sentences lack creativity b. Many words are repeated d. None of these

C

Allison notices the CD-ROM in the library and would like to use it to research information for her important term paper. Who should she ask about using the CD-ROM? a. The Principal because the Principal buys all the school's equipment c. The Librarian because she manages all the school's informational resources b. Her teacher because he will be grading the term paper d. The students in her class who have used the CD-ROM before

C

Captions: a. Provide meaning to images c. Both A and B b. Provide additional information d. Neither A nor B

C

Casey has an open book test in his physics class tomorrow and will need to use many formulas. Which of the following is the best strategy Casey could use to organize his formulas? a. Highlight the formulas in his school's textbook b. Write the formulas on his hand for easy access c. List all of the formulas on a separate sheet of paper d. Indicate where formulas are located in the book using sticky notes

C

Christine is writing practice outlines to study for her next essay test. What should she focus on when creating practice outlines? a. Christine should focus on learning the vocabulary words in the chapters so she can use them correctly in the essay c. Christine should focus on potential questions that may show up in the actual test b. Christine should focus on memorizing facts so she will know what to write about on the actual test d. Christine has gotten As on all previous essay test, so she shouldn't spend too much time worrying about this one

C

Evaluate this topic idea "Recycling is an important part of keeping our planet clean." a. Too narrow c. Just right b. Too broad d. None of these

C

Evaluate this topic idea: "Teachers gave 18.5% more homework in 2007 than in 2005." a. The topic is satisfactory c. The topic is too narrow b. The topic is too broad d. This is a thesis statement

C

Gilford is writing a paper about tigers. He notices that he has used the word "paws" many times. He would like to find a word he can use instead of "paws." Where is he most likely to find a new word for "paws"? a. Encyclopedia c. Thesaurus b. Dictionary d. None of these

C

In order to find information about sea lions for a research paper, Clover should reference a. A dictionary c. An encyclopedia b. A thesaurus d. None of these

C

In order to have plenty of time to answer all required essay questions, a student should a. Write as many essays as quickly as possible, then go back and revise each one c. Decide which questions are more difficult or will take longer, then answer the easy questions first b. Spend equal amounts of time on each question to ensure each questions gets the same amount of attention d. None of these

C

Once Amy got to the end of her essay, she realized that she had not directly addressed the prompt. Luckily, Amy had some of her test time left. The best solution for Amy would be to __________________. a. revise her prompt c. revise off-topic sections of her essay b. re-write her thesis d. completely re-write her entire essay from scratch

C

Once you have chosen a topic, what should you do before beginning the research process? a. Find as many possible facts and details on your topic c. Discuss your idea with others b. Choose a position d. None of these

C

Orthophoto maps depict certain areas using a. hand-crafted color schemes c. Color-enhanced photography b. Special color-creating cameras d. Black and white photography

C

Regarding critical reading, what affects how you absorb information about a topic? a. The time of day you read the text c. Your personal feelings about that topic b. How many pages the text contains d. None of these

C

Repetition works best for a. Large, big picture concepts c. Small facts and vocabulary words b. Lists d. The order of events

C

Response questions can possibly have a. One correct answer c. Both of these b. More than one answer d. None of these

C

Story and Journey Systems are techniques for a. Categorizing information c. Memorizing information b. Reviewing information d. None of these

C

Stretching your back before a test may help you avoid a. Stomachaches c. Test anxiety b. Relaxation d. None of these

C

Tandry cannot figure out how his teacher wants him to answer a short essay question on the test he's taking. Where should he look to get more information? a. In his study guide c. In the test directions b. On his classmate's paper d. None of these

C

Taylor found a list of antonyms in the dictionary entry for the word "subsidy." What are antonyms? a. Words that can be used in place of subsidy c. Word that mean the opposite of subsidy b. Words that mean the same as subsidy d. All of these

C

Terrence feels it takes him too long to get through a History chapter, though he is always sure to define vocabulary words, review the footnotes for each section and try to remember the author's personal stories about the events in the book. What might be Terrence's problem? a. Terrence has a fear of reading quickly c. Terrence poorly evaluates what is important b. Terrence suffers from unconscious rereading d. None of these

C

The additional information included in the bottom margin of your paper is called a a. Shoe c. Footer b. Foot d. None of these

C

The graph which can show trends over time is the a. Circle graph c. Line Graph b. Pie chart d. Bar graph

C

The purpose of concept-mapping is to a. Identify sequence c. Identify relationships b. Identify vocabulary d. Identify questions

C

The purpose of including a front page to your rewritten notes is a. So everyone knows whose study guide belongs to who c. Bring meaning to the information inside of it b. To easily identify the test topic d. All of these

C

Types of response questions can include: a. Fill in the blank, matching, and short essay c. Short answer, fill in the blank, and short essay b. Short essay, multiple choice, and short answer d. Multiple choice, true/false, and matching

C

Where should Geri look to find the other lessons in the chapter on Government and Society? a. Index c. Table of contents b. Title page d. None of these

C

Which is the best thesis statement? a. I think Cheerios is the best cereal. c. Cheerios should be given a "Healthy Heart" award. b. Cheerios is one of the most popular cereals on the market today. d. Cheerios is one of the most healthy cereals available today.

C

Which of the following answer choices should be eliminated first from this question? "Who was the first man to walk on the moon?" a. Neil Armstrong c. Mickey Mouse b. Buzz Aldrin d. John Glenn

C

Which part of a map shows the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground?

C

Which type of test focuses on debate and discussion of key content and main topics? a. Compare and contrast tests c. Essay tests b. Short answer tests d. Any of these

C

A source's copyright date is an indicator of a. Objectivity c. Currency b. Content d. Accuracy

C.

A study guide can be created a. On a computer c. Both of these b. By hand d. None of these

C.

Handouts and PowerPoint slides are a. Distracting c. Visual aids b. Annoying d. Icebreakers

C.

How long before a speech should you begin practicing? a. 3 days c. 1 week b. 5 days d. 3 weeks

C.

To understand vocabulary words in context, flashcards should include a. The word's part of speech c. An example of the word b. The sentence from the book in which the word was used d. Two different definitions

C.

Which is an example of "criteria"? a. "Example support" c. "Topic is developed with two strong supporting examples. b. 4,3,2,1 d. None of these

C.

How does rewriting your notes help best during the actual test?

C. Rewriting helps the student remember the information better

Alisha's teacher usually includes lots of comments on student tests to help them understand why their answers were incorrect. These comments are important to Alisha's study guide because

C. The comments could provide insight to the topics the teacher feels are important to study

Gives meaning to an image

Caption

Remembering on which continent 5 different countries are located

Categorization

Identifying which books have romantic or heroic themes

Chart

The types of symbols found in various stories

Chart

"I own three Hummer vehicles and do not think they contribute to air pollution any more than a smaller, family sedan." This statement exemplifies a problem with a. Currency c. Structure b. Content d. Objectivity

D

A common component of visual aids is a a. Legend c. Caption b. Scale d. All of the above

D

A good study group moderator will a. Ask a strong opening question d. All of these b. Keep the group discussion on track e. None of these c. Validate group member statements

D

A legend or key may be used to a. Explain an image c. Describe a vacation destination b. Find a way from point A to point B d. Locate a particular building on a map

D

A thesaurus can a. Increase the quality of your work c. Help to avoid repeating words b. Help you add creativity to your written work d. All of these

D

A thesaurus is used to ______. a. Determine the cause of important historical events c. Look up the precise definition of a word b. Locate a country on a map of the world d. Find the synonyms and antonyms of a word

D

A variation of pronounce is a. Proclaim c. Produce b. Profound d. Pronunciation

D

A way to categorize information and point you to where to find that information is called a. An index c. A table of contents b. A glossary d. Both A and C

D

A_______________test depends on the test taker's ability to recall specific information. a. True/False c. Best answer b. Matching d. None of these

D

Activities to activate prior knowledge include a. Concept mapping c. Discussion b. Brainstorming d. All of these

D

An example of a graphic organizer is a. Timeline c. Venn diagram b. Chart, table or graph d. All of these

D

Creating a map of your current knowledge is called __________. a. Critical reading c. Pre-questioning b. Collaborative learning d. Concept-mapping

D

Graphs can be used to a. Infer c. Compare b. Predict d. All of the above

D

In order to find last season's batting averages for his favorite baseball players, Jose should look in a Sport's a. Dictionary c. Encyclopedia b. Atlas d. None of these

D

List the similarities and differences among American settlers and Native Americans. Which directive fits the above essay question? a. Describe c. List b. Explain d. Compare and contrast

D

Matching the information to be learned to the appropriate memorization technique allows for a. Efficient study sessions d. All of these b. Making the most of the time you have to study e. None of these c. Remembering important information without cutting corners

D

Most teachers develop fill in the blank questions from their a. Teacher's edition of the textbook c. Past tests b. Students' suggestions d. Lecture notes

D

One problem that may be associated with encyclopedias found in libraries is a. Encyclopedias are dusty and dirty c. Online encyclopedias are always better than traditional text versions b. Encyclopedias never contain up-to-date information d. Encyclopedias may be out-of-date if the latest version is not available on the shelves

D

Scales can represent a. A range of information c. Proportional measurement b. A range of resources d. All of the above

D

Talia reviews her flashcards three times a day as the teacher suggested, but she can't seem to understand the meaning of the word 'perpetuate.' What should she do? a. Move all the words she knows into a "Know" stack c. Review 'perpetuate' three times a day b. Focus on 'perpetuate' and put away the ones she knows very well d. All of these

D

Test anxiety occurs a. Before a test c. After a test b. During a test d. Any of these

D

Test anxiety symptoms can include a. Shaky hands c. Headaches b. Sweating d. All of these

D

The summary of an essay is located a. At the end of each paragraph c. At the end of each of the three supporting details b. At the beginning of the essay d. None of these

D

Three steps to answering test questions correctly include a. Underlining, repeating, reading c. Reading, undoing, eliminating b. Reading, underlining, erasing d. Reading, underlining, eliminating

D

To "know your audience," you should identify what they a. Need to know c. Are interested in b. Want to know d. All of these

D

To find how many cities are on the coast of California, you would reference a a. Physical map c. Data map b. Timeline d. Political map

D

What statement should you use if you do not recall the exact date of an event? a. Near the end of the 20th century... c. Around the time of ________... b. In the late 1900's... d. Any of these would work

D

When given one variable value, the value of other variables can be easily estimated. This applies to which type of graph? a. Line c. Scale b. Bar d. Both A and B

D

Which aid might you use to find your principal on the faculty phone list? a. Timeline c. Pie chart b. Diagram d. Organizational chart

D

Which do you need more of in order to increase your reading speed? a. The desire to improve c. The motivation to practice b. The willingness to try new techniques d. All three are needed equally

D

Which of the following strategies will help you to stay focused and on topic while writing your essay? a. Outlining c. Neither 'a' nor 'b' b. The 5 paragraph format d. Both 'a' and 'b'

D

Which visual aid component accompanies a photograph to provide further meaning? a. Scale c. Legend b. Map d. Caption

D

Why is it important to know the overall organizational structure of your textbook? a. To understand the overall course structure c. To prepare for open book tests b. To put the content into context d. All of these

D

A source must be cited a. Only if a direct quote is used c. There are no "musts" when it comes to citing sources b. Only if an author was listed when you found the information d. A source should always be cited

D.

Atlases may contain which type of maps? a. Road c. Camp sites b. Country d. All of these

D.

Conventions are a. The use of proper grammar c. Appropriate punctuation b. Correct spelling d. All of these

D.

For a source to be considered current, it should be no more than________years old a. 10 c. 1-2 b. 5 d. 3-4

D.

Information should be________to ensure more than one source provides the same factual information. a. Repeated c. Cross-lined b. Cross-examined d. Cross-checked

D.

Online encyclopedias may contain a. Video c. Links to other informational sites b. Images d. All of these

D.

Sandra was quite overwhelmed by her final exam. Many of the test questions were difficult to answer, and she felt like she would not be able to complete the exam. What would you suggest Sandra do? a. Sandra should guess answer "C" on all of the questions, because teachers use answer "C" as the correct answer most often. c. Sandra should leave the questions she is unsure about blank because unmarked questions are never counted wrong. b. Sandra should answer the questions in numerical order so that she does not skip any. It will not matter if she doesn't finish in time. d. Sandra should answer the easy questions first. Then she should go back and reevaluate the more difficult question.

D.

To "know your audience," you should identify what they a. Need to know c. Are interested in b. Want to know d. All of these

D.

Where do teenagers get all the money they need to make purchases? I noticed several new stores had opened up at the local mall. Most of these new stores focused on teenage and young consumers. Yesterday I went shopping. This paragraph is a. Creative c. 1 inch spaced b. Single-spaced d. None of these

D.

Who should be interested in the topic chosen for a research paper? a. Whoever writes the paper c. Whoever reads the paper b. Whoever grades the paper d. All of these

D.

Shows statistical information for an area

Data Maps

Maps can include which of the following? a. Graphs d. Legends b. Statistics e. B and D c. All of the above

E

Rate

Evaluate

A rubric explains how your teacher will determine how many points each test is worth over the course of a semester.

F

A rubric shows the percent of correct answers required to achieve a certain grade.

F

A study group is not a place to share ideas on how to study.

F

A teacher will always tell you how to get the highest grade possible on an assignment.

F

A word's denotation and connotation mean basically the same thing.

F

All online reference sites can be considered safe and credible because information on the Internet is continuously updated.

F

All synonyms for a particular word mean exactly the same thing.

F

An atlas is a book of statistical data.

F

Captions do not provide any additional information about a photograph.

F

Circle graphs, or pie graphs, show information over a period of time.

F

Diagrams can only be presented as a simple drawing with labels.

F

Dictionaries provide only a word's definition.

F

Dictionaries, appendices and title pages are all text aids.

F

Encyclopedias contain statistical data about a given year.

F

Essay tests do not require students to present information in context.

F

Fill in the blank answers usually require a statement with supporting details for the answer to be correct.

F

Guidewords are located at the bottom of a dictionary page.

F

How well you organize and integrate study materials is not as important as the amount of time you spend studying.

F

If a teacher supplies a visual aid or graphic organizer, a student should just try to memorize it, not recreate their own.

F

If you have a choice of questions to answer on an essay test, always pick the most difficult questions because those will earn you the most points.

F

Information does not have to be cross-checked if it comes from a site you have used before.

F

It is important to remember everything you read, the first time you read it.

F

It is not necessary to spend a large amount of time preparing for an essay because you are never really sure of what the questions will be.

F

It is not possible to identify subgroups within organizational charts.

F

Knowing how to write and present a quality paper is a skill you will only use in high school.

F

Multimedia resources are only found on library shelves.

F

No extra effort is needed in order to think critically.

F

Public speaking is a skill you will probably never use outside of school.

F

Reading quickly comes naturally to most people.

F

Rewritten notes should not be in complete sentences in order to save time.

F

Tables do not include numerical data.

F

Teachers will tell you everything you need to know about creating high quality papers.

F

Telling yourself that you will get an A over and over will not help you calm down before a test.

F

The information given to you by your teachers is always accurate and should never be questioned.

F

The main purpose of a physical map is to show the boundaries between countries.

F

The most efficient way to memorize multiple layers of information all at once is to use flashcards.

F

To analyze means to think about how you feel about a problem.

F

To be fully prepared for a speech, a student should memorize their speech one week in advance and practice three times everyday.

F

To organize notes, a student should review notes from class lectures, but not notes from the text book chapters.

F

Understanding key vocabulary makes no difference in reading speed.

F

Using your friend's list of key topics that might be on an open book test is sufficient preparation for the test.

F

Choose the best organizational aid for the use described below. Includes decision points

Flowchart

Choose the best organizational aid for the use described below. Identifies sequences

Flowchart

Government: the form or system of rule by which a state, community, etc., is governed

Glossary

Lists words and page numbers where the words can be found

Index

Learning the meaning of Persepolis

Keywords

Represents a range of resources in an area

LEGEND/KEY

Explains abbreviations

Legend/key

Explains symbols used on a map

Legend/key

Represents a range of resources in an area

Legend/key

Helps to identify trends

Line Graph

Choose the best organizational aid for the use described below. Identifies personal relationships

Organizational chart

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. 1600-1680 - England

Origin

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. Verb, Noun

Part of speech

May indicate elevation

Physical map

Eating a good breakfast on test day

Preparing your Body

Below is a portion of a dictionary entry for the word "type". Match the entry to the correct dictionary component. (tahyp)

Prununciation

Some

Qualified

Inquire

Question

Contemplate

Reflect

"Frogs are never red." This is an absolute statement.

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'Some' is an example of a qualified term.

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A bar graph can be horizontally or vertically oriented.

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A dictionary is a type of reference book.

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A dictionary provides definitions for listed words.

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A good rule of thumb is to keep your presentation simple and to the point.

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A high quality paper goes beyond what is written on the page.

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A quality organization strategy before an open book test includes creating an information retrieval system.

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A short essay answer usually requires one or two supporting details to your answer.

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A strong opening question may reveal errors made in the study group's assignment or reading material.

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A study group can help improve your confidence in a subject.

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A thesis statement is supported by arguments.

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An atlas is an informational reference.

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An encyclopedia contains big picture information on specific topics.

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An interview can be considered a source.

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An online thesaurus contains the same information as a traditional thesaurus.

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Analyzing means to look at all the parts of a problem to see how they relate to each other.

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Answering the easy questions first is a worthwhile test-taking strategy.

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Applying critical thinking skills is an effective way to avoid being sidetracked by irrational thoughts.

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Best answer tests always include the correct answer as one of the possible answer choices.

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Breaking information down into organized and manageable chunks for your study guide will help to reduce test anxiety.

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Credible sources always identify the author.

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Credible sources should explicitly identify the purpose or intent of the information included in a source.

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Critical reading is the process of evaluating a text.

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Critical thinking skills can be applied to reading.

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Dictionary entries may contain images.

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Discussion is a technique to clarify possible questions you have about a topic.

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During the test, simply writing down one or two key words from your practice outline may help you to remember the rest of the outline.

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Each criteria for a rubric has a corresponding point value.

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Essay tests require students to present information with complete thoughts.

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Exercise can help boost happiness and confidence after a poor testing-taking experience.

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For open book tests, you don't need to know everything, just where to find everything.

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Google Maps is an online atlas.

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Handouts and PowerPoint slides are visual aids.

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If you have selected a topic that you do not like, you should change your topic.

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If you use a rubric, you can estimate your grade without even showing the assignment to a teacher.

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If you use a rubric, you can grade your assignment before you turn it in.

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In general, more important objects appear larger on a map.

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Including quotes in your paper can bring additional meaning to the content.

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Informational references provide general information about a wide variety of topics.

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Instead of reading a speech, a presenter should have a conversation with the audience.

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It is a good idea to include your teacher's name on a title page.

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Joining a study group will help you improve your own study skills.

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Line graphs can include more than one set of information. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Maps can be used to identify populations of various areas.

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Misspelled words may bring your essay score down.

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Most students overestimate their skill level and abilities to take open book tests.

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Never treat what is on Wikipedia as the whole and complete truth.

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On a five question essay test, five outlined responses may earn more points than two questions answered completely.

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Pre-questioning identifies a purpose for reading.

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Reflecting means to consider what you will do with certain information.

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Sources should contain factual information.

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Statements with qualified terms tend to be true.

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Students who simply copy from the book are committing plagiarism and may be accused of cheating.

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Text aids are sources of information regarding the contents of a book or document.

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Text aids help to understand the order of information contained in a book or document.

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The 5 paragraph format includes an introduction, supporting evidence and a summary.

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The information provided in text aids can help us to understand a text's content before we even read it. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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The information you bring into an open book test should be organized for fastest possible retrieval.

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The plural form of "appendix" is "appendices." Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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The skills needed to write and present quality papers can be used in the workplace.

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The use of a dictionary can help you improve the quality of your writing.

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Thesauruses list words that have the same, or nearly the same, meanings.

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Timelines allow time to be shown in a picture.

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Timelines show relationships among events.

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To create a useful study guide, a student should rewrite information found in lecture and text book notes.

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Topics that are too broad cover too much information.

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Unless you are running out of time and must outline an essay answer, essay answers should always be written in complete sentences.

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Using images can increase one's understanding of given information.

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Using prereading strategies will help to increase your reading speed.

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Visual aids should compliment what the speaker is saying.

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Visual aids summarize main ideas and key points.

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Whether or not the information on an online source is credible and factual, is up to the user to decide.

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Worrying about a test does not help when dealing with test anxiety.

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You must be willing to try to practice reading faster if you hope to increase your reading speed.

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You will probably read a mystery novel much faster than a Science textbook.

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Your audience should be a part of your presentation.

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Your teacher may know who would like to join your study group.

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Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition Government and Society.......200

Table of content

Smoking contributes to air pollution.

Too Board

Candy bars taste good.

Too board

Typing

Variation

Finding similarities and differences between two Romantic plays

Venn Diagram

Picturing yourself on a warm beach

Visualization

Creating a thesis statement is the first step in developing your topic.

f

Uses symbols to represent information

pictograph

Represents a range of responses to a question

scale


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