Of the above six basic testing procedures, we will outline different ways to prepare, depending on your time schedule, your patience, and of course your type.
Essay Exams
Ask your teacher/professor for a few practice questions, Time yourself and write a sample essay or two a couple days ahead of time,
Multiple Choice
Practice practice practice
Go over several old exams to get used to the format
Memorize facts using flashcards or group questionnaires
Do not cram (for you will inevitably forget information)
Matching
Memorize facts using flashcards
Group question-answer studying
Try your own matching tests, test yourself
Fill in the Blanks
Test yourself with self-made tests
Ask your teacher for old tests and practice on those
Study with flashcards of facts
Test friends in a study group
Oral Exams
First outline all you plan to say on paper
Practice it aloud to yourself
Practice in front of a mirror (to see body language, hand gestures)
Practice aloud to an audience (of family or friends)
It is important to remember that not all people test alike. You may prefer one type of test to another solely based on your ability to study for it. Regardless of your favorite preparatory habits, you will inevitably be tested in all five of these formats at some point in your life. It is highly advisable to learn how to prepare for them all.