This article provides effective strategies for answering multiple-choice questions.

Task description:

Your task is to select the correct answer from a list of possible choices.

Approach to the task:

1. Carefully read the questions.

2. Skim the text to grasp the main idea.

3. Underline keywords in the question and consider any synonyms that might appear in the text.

4. Highlight keywords in the answer choices and analyze the differences in meaning between them.

5. Predict the correct answer based on your understanding.

6. Locate the relevant part of the text using keywords and synonyms to find the answers.

7. Read that part of the text thoroughly, considering the differences in meanings.

8. Think about why certain options are correct and others are not.

9. Revisit the question, mark your final choice, and eliminate four incorrect answers, leaving three choices.

10. If uncertain, rephrase the sentences in your own words for better understanding.

11. If running out of time or unsure of the answer, make an educated guess. There is no penalty for wrong answers, and you have a 25% chance of guessing correctly.

Keyword table for this practice test:

Keywords in Questions Similar words in Passage

It is a drifting piece of wood – bobbing vertically = drifting (Answer: B)

It can quickly move about the lake – rapidity = quickly (Answer: E)

It can be a danger to boat users – safety = danger (Answer: F)

By applying these techniques, you can efficiently and accurately answer multiple-choice questions, leading to improved performance and higher scores. Practice this approach multiple times to enhance your speed and comprehension.