Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Please choose the
correct definition for the bolded word.
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Some supremely
confident individuals seem to thrive during tests and remain as cool as a proverbial
cucumber. a. | jealous | b. | generally known | c. | biblical | d. | smug | | |
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The Complete
Student reviews the skills that are particularly germane to testing
situations. a. | bacteria | b. | unrelated | c. | easy | d. | relevant | | |
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A slow
accretion of retained information will set you up well for your exams. a. | an increase in amount due to gradual
accumulation | b. | an increase in amount due to cramming | c. | an increase in amount due to caffeine and other
stimulants | d. | an increase in amount due to take in large amounts of
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Chunking is a
technique that fixes information in your mind using discernible logic. a. | critical | b. | disorganized | c. | mnemonic | d. | recognized | | |
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In an essay test,
back up your points with details that will give your answer the necessary
ballast. a. | heavy
material | b. | filler | c. | flourish | d. | illustrations | | |
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Your brain is not
infallible but your first choice on multiple choice tests is usually the right one. Try
it! a. | clairvoyant | b. | flawless | c. | deceptive | d. | questionable | | |
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Very few
instructors would take umbrage over being questioned in a reasonable and rational way about
some aspect of their test design. a. | resentment | b. | flattery | c. | satisfaction | d. | delight | | |
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If arguing the
validity of your answer to a test question, you must be prepared to provide the rationale for
your answer. a. | deterrent | b. | explanation | c. | excuse | d. | source | | |
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Teachers are
pretty savvy these days; if you attempt to cheat, it is unlikely your duplicity will go
unnoticed. a. | candor | b. | deception | c. | sincerity | d. | naivety | | |
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In recent years,
unscrupulous journalists have sullied their names with false reports. a. | tarnished | b. | helped | c. | spread | d. | defended | | |
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Printing libelous
and false stories has also affected the august reputation of newspapers like the New York
Times. a. | dignified | b. | bourgeois | c. | common | d. | unqualified | | |
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