1. On true-false tests, “true” answers are more common.
2. On multiple-choice tests with four answers, the second one (B) is most often correct.
3. “None of the above” and “all of the above” answers are disproportionately likely to be correct.
4. The answer that was right on the previous question (“true” or [D], say) is less likely to be right on the present question.
5. A strategy for standardized tests like the SAT is to eliminate the outlier. Avoid guessing an answer that is too different from the others.
6. Exaggerated or complex answers are generally false.
7. Longest multiple choice answers are good guesses.
8. If two out of four choices are almost identical, pick the longest of the two
9. When limiting words are used (all, never, always, must, etc.) false is usually the best answer.
10. If a question asks for a plural (or singular) answer, make sure you pick the plural (or singular).
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