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How to Ace and Outsmart MCQ Test

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How to Ace and Outsmart MCQ Test

It is important to study, practice problems, and attend classes to maximize your chance of doing well on tests, but did you know there are also strategies for doing well on tests during the test itself? Keep reading this blog if you aim to be a maestro in solving multiple-choice questions.

 

Did you ever have a hard time answering multiple-choice questions? Alternatively, due to lack of time, you hurried through the last few questions. Tests that involve multiple choices do more than just test your knowledge. The tests also test your ability to answer questions. Whenever such a situation arises, the best you can do is to eliminate as many options as possible and make a wise guess. Yes, this is one of the most popular multiple-choice test-taking strategies.

 

However, this technique can be followed when the questions are not that difficult. With the increase in the level of difficulty, you need proper calculation and analysis before solving the questions. Therefore, SpeEdLabs is here with a systematic preparation strategy following which; one can ace multiple-choice questions like a pro. 

 

  • Allocate Time Properly

A key success factor for any MCQ exam is time management. You will know in advance, how long the examination will last and how many questions you will be asked. Plan how much time you will allow for each question. To calculate the total time for the exam, divide the total minutes allocated for the exam by the total number of questions you will be answering. Ensure you are not wasting too much time on a single question.

 

  • Scrutinize the Questions 

It is important to understand the question. The majority of students skip the question and directly go to the answer choices without reading the question. You should read and frame the question in your own words and answer the question considering your knowledge about that topic. You may feel further confused if you do not understand what the question is asking. After reading and understanding the question, you can go through the choices.

 

  • Inspect Each Option

You should read each answer option before making a final decision. Examine each option carefully. Search for similar phrases and terms. During this process, you are likely to come across the twin answers: two nearly identical answers; this can make it extremely difficult to determine which answer is the correct one. You may miss out on the best solution if you simply assume you know the answer without carefully reviewing all the response options.

 

  • Exclude Wrong Options

Examine each option and eliminate the incorrect ones. Perhaps they are not related to the question or could be completely incorrect. You should always eliminate incorrect answers even when you are confident about the correct answer. Often the correct answer is revealed after eliminating the incorrect options. After you have eliminated all remaining options, read the question again, consider the answer you thought of, and eliminate it again.

 

  • Focus On Keywords

It is common to find words such as “always”, “sometimes”, “never”, or “not” in multiple-choice test answers. These keywords usually indicate an incorrect answer. You can usually unmark these answers quickly if one of these words appears in an answer during elimination.

 

  • Don’t Skip Questions

If you do not know the answer to a question, do not waste your time. Move on to the next question. As you focus on other problems, give your brain more time to consider that question. Take a smart guess, even if you do not know the answer. It may still work in your favour. However, if you do not try, you are guaranteed to get a zero.

 

Multiple-choice tests can be challenging, but they are manageable. Stay open-minded and prepare well. These strategies are aimed at making multiple-choice questions doable. We hope some of the strategies we have listed above will be helpful and encouraging to you.

 

Your study skills and ability to find the right answer rely on your self-belief. Believe in yourself, your study skills, and your ability to choose the best answer.


Also published on Medium.

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