READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY. THE DIRECTIONS USUALLY INDICATE THAT...

2. Read the directions carefully. The directions usually indicate that some alternatives may be partly

correct or correct statements in themselves, but not when joined to the stem. The directions may say:

"choose the most correct answer" or "mark the one best answer." Sometimes you may be asked to

"mark all correct answers."

spend on each question. Some questions, of course, will take you only a few seconds, while others

will require more time for thought. Plan to progress through the exam in three ways:

– Read every question carefully but quickly, answering only those of which you are 100% certain. Put

a "?" on those that need more thought.

– Then, examine/study the questions not yet answered. Answer those you are reasonably sure of

without pondering too long on each. Erase the "?"

– Finally, study read the remaining unanswered questions. If you cannot come to a decision by

reasoning or if you run out of time, guess. Erase the "?". Note that some examinations penalize

"guessing" by subtracting points for incorrect answers. Check with your instructor. If there is no

penalty, then a guess is better than a blank.