#multiple choice questions

[aliceistiredofhiding]

What would happen to @pennymations if she was the nightguard in Five Nights at Freddy's 1?

[muddywebs]

so I've got AP tests coming up and decided to investigate something I've been wondering about for years: on questions with 5 answers, there are often two that are similar to one another, another set of two similar ones, and one that doesn't match the format of the rest of the answers. And I wanted to know, is the odd one out usually wrong?

That led me down a bit of a rabbithole on test-taking strategies. Here's what I've found, in no particular order:

Do the easiest questions first, then come back to ones that will take more time or effort. This helps you collect the most points you can, especially on a timed test.

Process of elimination really is the best method. Cross out answer choices that are obviously wrong to narrow down your options.

Cover up the answer choices until you've read the full question and have come to a vague answer. That way, you don't get distracted by an answer that sounds right when you read it, but you wouldn't have thought of on your own.

Come up with a symbol key for yourself, especially on paper exams. I like to put a slash through answer choices I think are wrong; put a horizontal line next to the question number of one I've answered but am not sure about, and make it longer depending on how unsure I am; and put a really thick line next to questions that I left unanswered, since those can sometimes be easy to miss when looking over the test on a second pass. Sometimes if it's a really long test with multiple pages, I'll list the unanswered or unsure numbers on the back or in a margin.

Mark up the prompt! Underline key words and take note of if a question is asking which statements ARE or ARE NOT true. If the latter confuses you, rewrite the prompt to be positive, mark off all the statements that are true, and the remaining choice will be false, a.k.a. not true.

Just because a question or answer has an absolute in it (like always or never) doesn't mean that question is automatically wrong. Just take a closer look: if it seems like something is usually true but there are exceptions, it can't be true always.

If one answer choice is "all of the above" or "none of the above," finding any one that is or isn't true can eliminate that option.

Sometimes there are multiple answers that could be right. However, you're trying to find the best right answer. If you could justify a choice but only with a long and convoluted explanation, that's probably not correct.

If there's one answer choice that's totally different from the others, chances are it's not right. Same with if there are two answer choices that are basically the same in meaning with just a few words changed.

The longest answer is usually correct. Test writers need to ensure that their correct answer isn't partially incorrect because of an ambiguity.

If an answer choice is partially wrong, it's all wrong. If you find yourself thinking, "This answer is right, except...," move on.

For tests without a guessing penalty (like all the AP tests), answer every question! Use process of elimination in the last two minutes you leave for yourself to just fill in bubbles.

If you're using a bubble sheet, make sure the answer you selected is colored in dark. I learned the hard way that scantrons don't like light shading.

Look at elements of the answers. For the question below, A and B can be eliminated because we know the mean is 1.5. C can be eliminated because it was originally subtracted (I marked it up). D can be eliminated because the formula for standard deviation for a difference in means states that both values need to be squared. Only E meets all the requirements, so E is correct.

Good luck everyone!

Sources below the cut.

https://thestudyjournal.com/how-to-pass-a-multiple-choice-test-without-knowing-anything/

https://www.businessinsider.com/4-ways-to-outsmart-any-multiple-choice-test-2015-6?op=1

https://www.testprepchampions.com/2017/06/multiple-choice-test-questions-guide.html

https://lsc.cornell.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Multiple-Choice-Tests.pdf

https://my.ciu.edu/ICS/icsfs/Test_Taking_Strategies_Handout.pdf.pdf?target=fd2db443-4b34-48d1-a2a7-bd1179827824

https://www.conqueryourexam.com/multiple-choice-strategies/

[empian28]

Does anybody ever get a multiple choice question completely wrong and when the answer is revealed and it’s the one next to the one you chose you think ‘eh, it’s close enough” because I do

[aaiieell]

YOU CAN CHECK YOUR ANSWER HERE : https://www.aprendeinglesenleganes.com/multiple-choice-exercises.php CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER You'll find it … page 10. a) on b) in c) at d for

[seo-changbinnies]

my favorite binnie looks (268/∞)

[14dayswithyou]

Meowdy Saint 😼

I got goth vibes and so does my AngelOC, Elodie. So it's funny to imagine this pink boy who is secretly an emo boy in disguise next to a wednesday addams esque babe lmao. Poor boy miscalculated, I like that there was an option to be like 'Oh I like that goth style' at the cafe.

But this raises a question! Would he drop the Ren persona and aesthetic if he realized it wasn't totally necessary?

⌞♥⌝ This has been answered multiple times in the past, but yes, he'd drop the light academia aesthetic if Angel wasn't into it! ^^

However, from a game dev standpoint, it'd be extremely difficult for me to include a bunch of types and aesthetics in hopes of making Ren's appearance feel more inclusive for everyone, so it's easier for me to say, "Oh, Angel likes this one anime character" and build the lore around that.

So, for those who like Ren's real appearance and would've preferred if he introduced himself as [REDACTED] (instead of his Haruko persona), I hear you!! ^^

But please understand that if that were the case, the 14DWY storyline would be a lot less interesting and would defeat the entire purpose of Ren's motives. A big part of his characterisation is that he's more than willing to alter every part of himself to become Angel's ideal type, and if their type happened to be [REDACTED], then it'd make the buildup to his reveal in Day ??? feel far less anticlimactic.

[bookwyrminspiration]

if I asked very nicely would you all be willing to take a one minute anonymous survey for my linguistics class. if the answer is yes, please click here. thanks :)

(sharing for a better response size would also be very appreciated)

[fastidious-and-a-mess]

the fact that not only are they not answering the exam questions by rolling dice, but the players themselves have to actually know the answer and solve the question under a timer is so evil. incredible work brennan, you’ve really outdone yourself.

[lilliankillthisman]

I mean to be honest if I were writing a multiple choice test for university students I would simply make sure that one of the available choices was the correct answer. And I would aim to do that for all the questions rather than just most of them. But I suppose that's the work ethic and attention to detail that I'm valued for around here.

[tempestmothstorm]

crazy how the sanshee plush is one of the few actual direct confirmations on what a non-act 2 Natsuki’s home life is like because of how cagey she is on literally everything. Like this isn’t anything surprising or something you wouldn’t be able to extrapolate from the games but unlike everything else we know about her the implications are right there on the tin.

They literally did the character bio trope where where all the likes are normal but the dislikes are about their very specific trauma it’s just so funny they did that on the plushie card

[blueskittlesart]

i cannot believe that there are people who still get upset about ship loyalty in 2024. i’m just putting my little guys into situations can you chill

[dateamonster]

not saying im doing this any time soon absolutely not but i think itd be interesting to conduct a monsterfucker survey that like, rather than giving limited multiple choice answers for people to pick from and boil down into data points, allowed people to describe themselves and their affections towards monstrosity in their own words to see if any similarities in experience like organically present themselves.

[m1kuuuuu]

“Alphys isn’t bisexual because of this shitty opinion i have-” bashes your head in with a metal pipe bashes your head in with a metal pipe bashes your head in with a metal pipe bashes your head in with a metal pipe

[goldensunset]

well i’m done with my last school year and i feel nothing

[nobodybetterlookatme]

The guy leading my recert class keeps talking about how he's been sick and all his symptoms like 😭 sir stop it 😭😭