A classification text pattern shows that the writer is placing items in a ___________________ .
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 2A chronological text pattern shows that the writer is placing events in a ___________________ order.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ques. 3What would be a good strategy to use as you begin an essay exam?
a. Immediately answer the first question as a way to get started and then go back
and read the directions and other questions.
b. Put a few notes in the margin as you read each of the questions.
c. Answer the most difficult question first, to reduce your anxiety.
d. Answer the question that has the highest point value first so that you can maximize your score on the test.
Ques. 4If you are disappointed with your performance on one or more essay items, what would be a good strategy to follow?
a. See your professor and try to argue for a few more points; most students do.
b. Study harder for the next exam.
c. See your professor to discuss his or her expectations for a good answer. Then rewrite your answer and see your professor again.
d. Reread the chapter more than once before the next exam.
Ques. 5Consider the following true and false item: Deciduous trees always lose their leaves before winter. Which strategy should you use to determine the correct answer?
a. Since I know nothing about trees, the best strategy would be to say false.
b. The absolute word in the sentence makes it most likely false.
c. Since a particular type of tree is not named, it is false.
d. Since I know so little about trees, I would guess it is true, because there are usually more true than false answers on tests.
Ques. 6You have ninety minutes to complete fifty multiple-choice items (worth 1 point
each) and two short essays (worth 25 points each). If you begin the multiple-choice
items at 9:00 a.m., at about what time should you start the essays?
a. 9:30 a.m.
b. 9:45 a.m.
c. 10:00 a.m.
d. 10:10 a.m.
Ques. 7Although test anxiety does affect some students' performance on exams, a bigger problem for most students is
a. lack of preparation.
b. unfamiliarity with test formats.
c. lack of time.
d. poor luck when guessing.