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20
Take
a
Guess
No
matter
how
much
you
study,
you're
bound
to
come
across
at
least
one
question
that
w
you
compli
stumped.
But
guessing
is
a
science.
Here's
how
to
make
your
best
guess:
1.
If
two
answers
are
similar,
choose
one
of
them.
2.
If
two
answers
have
similar
words
(perpetrate,
pi
choose
one
of
thei
3.
If
two
answers
have
opposite
meanings,
choose
one
of
them.
4.
Choose
the
longest
answer.
5.
If
none
of
the
above
work
for
you,
choose
(b).
Studies
prove
that
(b)
is
the
correct
answer
40
of
the-
time,
(c)
is
right
30
of
the
time,
(a)
20
and
(d)
only
10
of
the
time.
True-False
Questions
Since
true-false
questions
are
usually
worth
only
1
mark,
don't
spend
too
much
time
on
any
one.
1.
There
are
generally
more
true
than
false
answers.
2.
Look
for
qualifiers
(all,
most,
sometimes,
rarely,
never).
The
answer
will
depend
on
the
qualifier,
and
more
often
than
not,
Questions
containine
qualifie
are
true
3.
However,
answers
that
have
'always'
or
'never'
in
them
are
usually
false,
since
nothing
(with
the
exception
of
some
math
and
science
questions)
is
true
or
false
100
of
the
time.
Short
Answer
Questions
This
is
the
only
kind
of
objective
question
that
relies
on
recall,
and
usually
requires
a
short
description
or
definition.
1.
Look
for
grammatical
hints.
For
example,
a
sentence
that
begins
with
"An"
indicates
that
the
word
starts
with
a
vowel.
2.
Use
the
best
word
or
phrase
you
can
think
of.
Matching
Questions
Take
a
brief
overview
of
the
question
before
you
start,
as
there
are
not
always
an
equal
number
of
items
to
match.
Start
with
the
easiest
match,
and
cross
out
each
answer
as
you
use
it
to
minimize
the
confusion
of
the
question
layout.
hints
for
open
book
exams
These
are
often
the
most
difficult
exams,
because
your
teacher
expects
you
to
answer
every
question
well.
1
.
Write
all
formulas,
definitions,
etc.
on
a
separate
sheet
of
paper
for
easy
referral.
2.
Prepare
your
notes
for
quick
reference.
Make
a
table
of
contents,
number
your
pages
and
tab
important
pages,
hints
for
science
and
math
""estions
Translate
)blems
into
iglish
to
help
ou
nderstand
hat
is
being
sked.
For
xample,
the
ormula
for
ulating
est,
I
P
x
1100
x
T
R
would
be
"Interest
translated
as
equals
principal
times
the
rate
as
a
percentage
times
the
time
period".
2.
Determine
the
unknown.
3.
Determine
the
known
quantities.
4.
Write
out
the
formula.
5.
Show
all
your
work.
Don't
skip
steps,
even
if
they
seem
trivial
to
you.
Your
teacher
needs
to
see
the
logic
of
your
answer
and
may
give
part
credit
for
each
step
of
the
solution.
6.
Check
for
a
logical
answer.
Make
sure
what
you
have
calculated
makes
sense.
7.
Check
to
see
if
you
used
all
of
the
data
supplied.
It
isn't
often
that
data
is
given
and
not
used.
8.
Proofread
your
exam.
Check
the
steos
of
each
oroblem.
for
essay
exams
I.
Read
the
entire
exam
first;
roughly
stimate
the
time
owed
for
each
-,
..n
according
to
the
point
value.
2.
Keep
the
marker
happy
-make
your
exam
easy
to
read.
Use
pen,
double
space
your
answer
and
write
legibly
on
one
side
of
the
page.
You
don't
want
your
teacher's
first
glance
at
your
paper
to
put
her
into
a
negative
frame
of
mind.
So
much
emphasis
is
placed
on
the
importance
of
exams
that
just
hearing
the
word
can
make
people
nervous.
We
hope
that
the
following
i.
3.
Answer
the
easiest
question
first.
This
is
a
good
way
to
build
your
confidence.
Moreover,
a
strong
first
answer
will
help
persuade
your
teacher
that
you've
prepared
well
for
this
exam.
4.
Read
the
directions
carefully,
and
do
precisely
what
the
question
asks
you
to.
If
you
are
asked
to
compare
two
theories,
you'll
lose
marks
if
you
explain
them,
because
you
haven't
answered
the
question.
A
word
of
caution:
one
of
the
most
common
errors
in
writing
essay
exams
involves
questions
with
more
than
one
part.
If
the
question
reads
'Answer
one
of
the
following',
don't
waste
valuable
time
answering
all
four
parts.
Conversely,
if
it
reads
'Answer
all
four
parts',
make
sure
you
don't
do
just
three.
There
is
nothing
more
frustrating
than
knowing
the
material,
but
losing
marks
because
you
didn't
follow
the
directions.
5.
Plan
your
answer.
Make
a
mini
outline,
including
all
of
the
main
points
you
want
to
cover.
Your
outline
could
be
as
simple
as
jotting
down
points
as
they
occur
to
you,
and
then
numbering
them
in
the
order
you
want
to
use
them.
An
outline
will
allow
you
to
answer
the
question
faster,
and
you'll
be
less
likely
to
leave
out
an
important
fact.
If
you
run
out
of
time,
your
teacher
will
be
able
to
see
what
you
intended
to
write
about,
and
may
give
you
part
credit.
6.
Get
right
to
the
point.
Don't
waste
time
with
an
introduction.
Make
your
opening
statement
forceful,
and
make
sure
it
states
exactly
what
you
are
going
to
talk
about.
Use
your
strongest
points
first
to
make
an
immediate
impact.
You
want
to
convince
your
professor
right
off
the
bat
that
your
answer
is
worth
a
high
mark.
7.
Keep
to
the
point.
Write
only
what
is
relevant
to
the
question.
Remember,
marking
an
essay
question
is
subjective.
If
the
person
marking
your
paper
has
to
wade
through
pages
of
filler
to
find
a
few
good
points,
she
may
get
annoyed
and
not
mark
you
as
highly
as
if
you
used
the
same
points
in
an
organized,
compact
answer.
Most
teachers
have
at
least
200
papers
to
get
through,
and
will
look
favorably
on
an
exam
that
is
easy
to
mark.
The
quality
of
your
answer
does
not
depend
on
the
quantity
of
words
you
use.
8.
Don't
forget
to
include
the
basics.
You
may
think
that
something
is
too
elementary
to
put
down,
but
it
may
be
the
very
thing
your
p
looking
for.
She
can't
assume
that
you
know
something
you
didn't
write
down,
and
you
may
be
losing
easy
marks.
9.
Make
clear
your
understanding
of
the
material.
Illustrate
your
answers
with
examples
and
diagrams;
your
teacher
is
looking
for
more
than
memory
work.
10.
Keep
your
eye
on
the
time.
Make
sure
you're
not
spending
too
much
time
on
one
answer
at
the
expense
of
the
others.
11.
Always
write
something.
Even
if
you
have
no
idea
how
to
answer
a
question,
try
to
relate
the
answer
to
other
course
material,
another
exam
answer,
or
your
general
knowledge.
At
worst
you'll
get
a
few
marks
for
your
effort.
12.
What's
the
hurry?
Don't
try
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CNC
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to
race
through
the
exam.
There
aren't
any
marks
for
finishing
first,
so
you
might
as
well
use
the
time
allotted
to
perfect
your
paper.
13.
Proofread
your
paper.
Have
you
answered
all
parts
of
the
question?
Make
any
spelling
and
ffigffl
grammar
corrections,
and
add
any
important
points
you've
missed.
Pick
up
as
many
extra
marks
as
you
can.
14.
If
you
run
out
of
time,
jot
down
the
last
few
ideas
in
point
form.
Your
teacher
will
be
able
to
see
where
you
were
going
with
your
answer,
especially
if
you
used
an
outline
before
you
began.
15.
Don't
rehash
the
exam
with
your
classmates
afterwards.
If
you
forgot
to
include
something
or
misinterpreted
a
question,
there's
nothing
you
can
do
about
it
now.
You'll
need
all
of
your
energy
to
concentrate
on
your
next
exam,
so
leave
this
one
behind.
read
the
directions
You'll
come
across
some
of
these
words
when
i
you're
writing
our
exams,
ook
them
ver
so
that
ou'll
mderstand
ixactly
what
:ach
question
s
asking
you
odo.
nalyze
ixamine
in
letail.
nvolves
udgment.
Compare
Show
imilarities
md
lifferences.
Contrast
?how
lifferences.
Define
Explain
the
meaning
in
a
short
answer.
Describe
Tell
all
you
know;
include
as
many
details
as
you
can.
Discuss
Write
everything
you
know
in
a
logical
progression.
Evaluate
Examine
the
positive
and
negative
aspects,
draw
a
conclusion.
Illustrate
Use
specific
examples
and
details.
Justify
Give
reasons
to
support
a
position.
Outline
Using
the
main
ideas,
give
an
overview.
Prove
Use
facts
and
evidence
to
support
a
position.
Summarize
Give
the
main
ideas
in
a
short
answer.
relax!
It's
easy
to
say,
but
a
lot
more
difficult
to
do
when
you've
got
your
toughest
exam
to
write
and
BT
you
don't
feel
you've
studies
enough.
'V
the
abc's
of
eliminating
exan
anxiety
fl
A.
Think
positively.
Though!
such
as
"I
haven't
studie
enough"
and
"I
don't
know
th
material"
will
only
increase
yoi
anxiety
level.
Instead,
try
to
fa
good
about
what
you
do
knov
You
hear
it
all
the
time,
but
positive
attitude
goes
a
way.
B.
Take
a
deep
breath.
It
real'
will
help
you
calm
down.
Thin
of
a
reward
that
you'llfgi
yourself
when
you're
through
maybe
lunch
out
or
a
movi
with
a
friend.
9
C.
If
you
draw
a
blank,
dot
panic.
It
happens
all
the
tinai
Take
a
few
minutes
to
sit
bae
and
wait
for
it
to
come
backt
you.
D.
Don't
look
around
to
si
what
your
classmates
are
doij(
If
you're
having
doubts
aboi
how
well
you're
doing
and
yo
see
someone
who
looks
lik
they're
aceing
the
exam,
it
vn
only
add
to
your
anxiety.
W
E.
Prepare
well
for
your
exam
People
who
know
the
maten
rarely
get
nervous.
Revic
regularly
and
give
yoursd
practice
tests.
W
F.
Keep
things
in
perspective
Although
exams
are
importan
they're
not
a
matter
of
life
(
death.
In
later
years,
nobod
will
-ask
you
what
grades
yo
received
on
your
examsTbe
lose
significance
over
time.