Writer's Choice Grade 10

Unit 28: Taking Tests

Multiple Choice Quiz


1.	The day before a test you should __________.
		A)	stay up late studying
		B)	go to bed at your regular time
		C)	find out about the test
		D)	all of the above


2.	When answering multiple-choice items, __________.
		A)	read the question and all of the responses
		B)	eliminate any responses that are clearly incorrect
		C)	be cautious about choosing responses that contain absolute words
		D)	all of the above


3.	When taking a test, it is best to ____________.
		A)	skim over the directions
		B)	spend most of your time analyzing the questions you are unsure of
		C)	review your answers if time allows
		D)	all of the above


4.	Which of the following statements is false?
		A)	Standardized tests evaluate your general learning skills.
		B)	Standardized tests compare groups of students within the same school.
		C)	Standardized tests may be given outside of class time.
		D)	all of the above


5.	An __________ test discovers your individual talents and interests.
		A)	ability
		B)	achievement
		C)	aptitude
		D)	all of the above


6.	Reading comprehension questions test _________.
		A)	your ability to understand what you have read
		B)	your spelling skills
		C)	your writing skills
		D)	all of the above


7.	Tests of English usage often ask you to identify mistakes in ___________.
		A)	grammar
		B)	spelling
		C)	word choice
		D)	all of the above


8.	Which relationship does this analogy represent? panda: bamboo :: leopard: antelope.
		A)	users
		B)	synonyms
		C)	characteristic
		D)	category


9.	Which relationship does this analogy represent? mortal: fatal :: gargantuan: colossal.
		A)	users
		B)	synonyms
		C)	characteristic
		D)	category


10.	Which of the following statements is false regarding test taking?
		A)	If time permits, check your answers.
		B)	Sleep well the night before and eat breakfast the morning of the test.
		C)	Take your time answering each question.
		D)	Guess if you will not be penalized for wrong answers.