7 types of questions

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A simple presentation of the 7 types of questions often found on state multiple choice test and strategies for answering them.

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Let’s learn about the 7 types of Questions… : 

Let’s learn about the 7 types of Questions… … and strategies for answering them!

Question Type 1 – Main IdeaWhat is the story MOSTLY about? : 

Question Type 1 – Main IdeaWhat is the story MOSTLY about? Read the title Reread the first sentence THINK about what every paragraph of the story has in common Choose the best answer

Question Type 2 – Detail It’s a “RIGHT THERE” question! : 

Question Type 2 – Detail It’s a “RIGHT THERE” question! Look for key word(s) in the question Use your scanner (finger) to find the key word(s) in the story Go back and reread carefully before and after the key word(s) Choose the best answer

Question Type 3 – Word MeaningWhat is the meaning of the word? : 

Question Type 3 – Word MeaningWhat is the meaning of the word? Use your scanner (finger) to find the word in the story Underline the sentence Reread the sentence putting in each choice instead of the word given Which one makes the most sense Choose the best answer

Question Type 4 – SequencingThe order of the events – What happened before and after? : 

Question Type 4 – SequencingThe order of the events – What happened before and after? Pay attention to words in the story that tell when things happen Find the part in the story the question is asking about by using your scanner (finger) Put the events in order Choose the best answer

Question Type 5 – InferencingWhat do you THINK? : 

Question Type 5 – InferencingWhat do you THINK? Think about the main idea Think about what you already know (background knowledge) Choose the best answer

Question Type 6 – Cause & EffectWhy did something happen?What caused something to happen? : 

Question Type 6 – Cause & EffectWhy did something happen?What caused something to happen? Find with your scanner (finger) the event being asked about Look for key words like… Choose the best answer because cause therefore result effect

Question Type 7 – Author’s PurposeWhy was the article/story written? : 

Question Type 7 – Author’s PurposeWhy was the article/story written? THINK “was it written to entertain me”? THINK “was it written to teach me something”? THINK “was it written to teach a lesson”? Choose the best answer

Now you’re ready to “tackle” THE TEST! : 

Now you’re ready to “tackle” THE TEST! Don’t be nervous Do your best Have a positive attitude! Created by K. Alexander