HSPT Language Skills

Master the essential language skills needed to succeed on the HSPT, including grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, and sentence structure.

Grammar FundamentalsVocabulary BuildingPunctuation and Capitalization
Sentence Structure and TypesCommon Usage ErrorsAnalogies and Relationships
Effective CommunicationReading ComprehensionWriting for Different Purposes
Time Management on the HSPTElimination and Guessing TechniquesCareful Reading and Double-Checking
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Study Strategies

Elimination and Guessing Techniques

Smart Strategies for Multiple Choice

If you’re not sure of an answer, use elimination to rule out choices you know are wrong. This increases your chances of guessing correctly.

  • Cross out obviously incorrect answers.
  • If you’re stuck, make your best guess—there’s no penalty for guessing on the HSPT!
  • Trust your instincts and don’t overthink.

Using these techniques can help you maximize your score.

Examples

  • Eliminating two out of four answer choices before guessing.

  • Guessing quickly when time is running out, instead of leaving a question blank.

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Careful Reading and Double-Checking