When more than one answer looks reasonable, return to the wording of the question. An answer can contain a true statement and still fail to answer what was asked.
Use a consistent reading process
- Read the complete question before looking for a familiar answer.
- Identify the person, event, or condition described.
- Identify what you are being asked to select.
- Notice words that change the task, such as not, except, first, or most.
- Compare the remaining choices against the facts in the question.
- Explain why your selected answer fits and why the strongest alternative does not.
If you cannot explain the difference between two choices, review the underlying concept. A relevant Ask the Instructor lesson can help you see the distinction.
Watch for the exception
Example: A question asks which item is not required. Your task is to find the exception—not a familiar requirement. Restate the task as “Which choice does not belong?” Evaluate each option against that task before selecting an answer.
For a math question
Write down what you need to find, identify the information given, and select the method before entering numbers into a calculation.
Your next step: Take one practice question you missed and write a sentence explaining why each answer choice does or does not fit.
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