The action word means to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly

1. The action word __________ means to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly.

• A. evaluate
• B. describe
• C. relate
• D. qualify

Open-book exams can be more difficult than expected because they:

• A. are very detailed.
• B. cover a lot of material.
• C. are timed.
• D. are monitored.

The action word __________ means to prove or show to be just, right, or reasonable.

• A. qualify
• B. specify
• C. relate
• D. justify

Which is the better strategy in essay type exams?

• A. The longer the answer, the better.
• B. Respond to the directive or action word.
• C. State the answer word for word.
• D. Be sure to use the keywords.

Explain, discuss, analyze, state, and evaluate are examples of __________ words in an essay-type exam.

A. key. directive

• C. instructive
• D. interpretation

Most students? goal is to:

• A. pass the course.
• B. avoid failing the test.
• C. get good grades.
• D. reduce test anxiety.

For open-book exams, begin by looking at:

• A. your notes.
• B. places where you may find useful information.
• C. the questions that you are sure about.
• D. the entire test.

In multiple-choice exams, answers containing __________ such as always, every, and never are generally the wrong answers.

• A. action words
• B. evaluators
• C. extreme modifiers
• D. subjective words

Test-taking strategies are about knowing how to:

• A. study.
• B. memorize subject matter.
• C. take a test.
• D. take good notes.

The best way to reduce stress and anxiety in testing is:

• A. getting sleep and eating healthy.
• B. breathing well during testing.
• C. prepare and study well.
• D. take good notes.

When the directive word for an essay exam is criticize, it also means to:

• A. discuss.
• B. evaluate.
• C. justify.
• D. state.

Which is the better strategy in multiple-choice exams?

• A. Answer questions sequentially.
• B. Skip the question when you are not sure of the answer and return later
• C. Answer the hard questions first.
• D. Answer questions in reverse order.

The measure of how much we understood and learned in a college course is referred to as:

• A. assignments.
• B. case studies.
• C. testing.
• D. All of the above

When you make your answer clear by giving an example, you:

• A. analyze.
• B. relate.
• C. illustrate.
• D. describe.

An essay-type exam is an example of a(n):

• A. objective test.
• B. written test.
• C. subjective test.
• D. academic writing.

To review your answer for correct spelling, grammar, complete sentences, and punctuation is to:

• A. revise.
• B. proofread.
• C. rewrite.
• D. edit.