If two answers are similar, except for one or two words, choose one of these answers. If the answer calls for a sentence completion, eliminate the answers that would not form grammatically correct sentences. Check the test booklet against the answer sheet whenever you start a new section and again at the top of each column. If any part of a true-false statement is false, the answer is false. Look for key words, i.e., qualifiers like all, most, sometimes, never or rarely.
Questions containing absolute qualifiers such as always or never often are false.
Place tabs on important pages of the book so that you don't have to waste time looking for tables or other critical information. If you plan to use your notes, number them and make a table of contents. Prepare thoroughly for open-book tests. They are often the most difficult. Study using flashcards with important terms and phrases.