Test Taking Tips
Fill in the Blank
Tests
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Read the statement and think about what could be missing.
Jot possible answer choices down on scrap paper or on the
side of your test. Pick the choice that fits the statement
best.
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Read the completed statement and make sure it makes
sense.
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Read the statement to make sure it is grammatically
correct-the word “an” signifies the answer should start
with a vowel and the word “a” signifies the answer should
start with a consonant.
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Whenever possible, use the length of the blank as a clue to
the length of the answer.