Reading all of the questions before starting will help refresh your memory about the material and will help you make an informed choice if you have to choose from several questions. Underline key verbs in the question. Essay questions usually focus on one or more key verbs. When answering an essay question, first decide precisely what the question is asking. If a question asks you to compare, do not explain.
Essays often involve discussing certain key points.
Identify these points and put them in your outline. If you run out of time and don't explain all of the points on your outline, you may get partial credit for your effort. Answering multiple-choice questions will help you remember the material and make connections between concepts. These questions may also contain information you can use to answer essay questions. If you have extra time, check your answers.