Multiple Choice Question Types

TYPE QUESTION	STRATEGIES TO APPROACH QUESTION
Complete the Statement •Given an incomplete statement that must be completed with answer.	•Carefully read the question stem. •Eliminate wrong answers immediately •Read the question stem with each answer •Make sure your answer choice BEST completes the sentence.
Which of the Following •Choice of answers limited to answer stem only; although others answers could apply which aren’t listed. •	•Carefully read the question stem •Insert the answer choices in place of the phrase “ which of the following”
Negative Choices •“Not”, “Except”, “Least” – These words are often overlooked.  •Negative choices are used for questions with several GOOD solutions.  BUT there is clearly a wrong answer in the choices	•Carefully read the question stem •Underline, circle, or highlight the negative word presented in the stem, so that you will select a correct answer. •Think about what choice does not fit •Keep in mind that you are looking for a negative choice – one that doesn’t belong.