What it is
Cross out clearly wrong options first. Many questions become easier when you eliminate two choices.
When to use it
Any multiple-choice exam — school tests, standardized tests, online quizzes.
How to do it
- Read the full question before looking at answers.
- Eliminate options that are always/never true or off-topic.
- Compare remaining choices to the exact wording of the question.
Common mistakes
- Choosing the first option that sounds familiar.
- Ignoring words like “not,” “except,” “always.”
- Changing answers without a reason.
Your 1-minute action
On your next practice MCQ set, mark eliminations in the margin.