How to Approach Each
Question Type
IN THIS CHAPTER
Summary:Use these question-answering strategies to raise your AP score.Key IdeasMultiple-Choice Questions
JRead the question carefully.
JTry to answer the question yourself before reading the answer choices.
JGuess if you can eliminate one or more answer choices.
JRemember that drawing a picture can help.
JDon’t spend too much time on any one question.Free-Response Questions
JWrite clearly and legibly.
JBe consistent from one part of your answer to another.
JDraw a graph if one is required.
JIf the question can be answered with one word or number, don’t write
more.
JIf a question asks “how,” tell “why” as well.Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions
Because you are a seasoned student accustomed to the educational testing machine, you
have surely participated in more standardized tests than you care to count. You probablyKEY IDEACHAPTER