INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You could also run your own ideas by them to see if they would be interested in joining a group that you developed. Think about the kinds of activities you enjoy, and try to form a group from that. Some themes might be:  Outdoor -- hiking, camping Sports Church Crafts Drama Movies Robotics Legos Do you want to start a scouting troop (either boys or girls)? Do you want to go to Lego competitions? If you are thinking about being part of a larger organization, or attending events put on by a larger organization, look for information from them about what you’ll need to do to make your group eligible. Any large organization for kids is going to have a website like the ones cited below. For most groups, particularly those that are part of larger organizations, you need an adult to help. Some youth groups are primarily kid-run, while others have an adult in charge. Decide what kind of model you want for your group. Will your group be associated with your school, or is it neighborhood-based? Regardless of how you are going to get members, you need to find a place where your group can meet for free. Talk to someone at your school, library, or community center to see if there would be room for your group.

SUMMARY: Ask your friends what kind of group they would like to join. Decide if you want to be part of a larger organization. Talk to an adult about advising you. Look for a location.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you've warmed up and feel it's not an awkward thing to do, drop a casual request. If you feel it's still too early to ask for a date but you've spent longer than expected on the chat, or had several online conversations, a phone number is the safe next step to take to get closer to this person. For example, you can use an excuse. Say "I have to go back to work now, but I really enjoyed talking to you. Do you have a phone number so that we can continue our chat later?" Use the research you've done before the conversation to suggest an activity you might enjoy doing together. For example, if you both like foreign films, find one playing next to you and invite them. Present your suggestion as a way to continue the very interesting chat you're having elsewhere.  For example, you can say "I really like talking to you. Why don't we continue our chat at the Mexican restaurant near school next weekend?" Although this is the hardest part, think of your request as a step that will relieve the tension in the conversation. It will give both the chance to do something together where you can actually get to know each other for what you really are. If your request was not within the conversation, but a message on Skype or WhatsApp following a few previous conversations, don't expect this person to reply straight away. They may want to take their time to think this through, which doesn't mean they don't like you.  Making pressure to get a reply won't work to your advantage. Unlike real-life conversations, online chats and messages give a person more time to plan a response or strategy. This is why you probably chose them for your approach, and you should give this person the same level of liberty you've taken for yourself. If it's taking too long for someone to reply (for example, a few days), or they're  putting you off on a regular basis, they're probably not interested. Accept this without becoming insistent or expecting them to say "no" loud and clear. If the answer is "no", whatever form it takes, life goes on as before. No need to despair or get pushy. There are many other people you'll meet in the future who will take a real interest in you! Most importantly, remember to not take it personally or think you should have sounded different. You are supposed to be yourself online, not play a role. And if this person wasn't into you, it wouldn't have lasted anyway.

SUMMARY: Ask for their phone number. Ask them out on a date. Give them time to respond. Be prepared for rejection.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Once you have processed the question, look at all the choices presented to you. Most multiple choice exams provide four to six possible answers per question. In some cases, you may only be given two options. Take your time and read over each possible answer. Do not skim or skip over any possible answers. This will ensure you make an informed decision about the correct answer to the question. Put a small mark by answers that appear incorrect right away. You may know that one or two answers are incorrect, or have a strong feeling they are not right.  Eliminate any answers that seem incorrect to you, based on your interpretation of the question.  Look for possible answers that have “always,” “never,” and “none of the above” in them, as they are usually incorrect. When you go over the answers, avoid thinking that your instructor is trying to trip you up with sneaky or confusing options. Most instructors won't give you "trick" answers like this. Ask yourself whether the answer you have chosen fully answers the question. Do not go for an answer that only partly answers the question, as it is likely incorrect. Trust your gut feeling and go for an answer that responds fully to the question and seems correct to you. For example, you may be torn between two answers for the question. Try out both answers for the question. Read the question to yourself and place each answer at the end of the question. Pick the one that appears the most correct to you. Do not skip around on the test and answer the ones you know first. Skipping around can waste valuable time, especially if you are doing a timed exam. Try to work through each question one at a time and in order so you make sure you answer them all to the best of your ability. If you get stuck on one question, try to work through it slowly. If you are really stumped, put a star or mark next to it so you know to come back to it at the very end of the exam. Doing this can make you lose points on the exam. In some cases, leaving the questions blank will gain you no points or the instructor may deduct points. Choosing an answer based on your judgement and knowledge may land you at least one or two points more on the exam. When in doubt on an answer to a difficult question on the exam, go with your best judgement and choose the best answer you can identify from the list of options.

SUMMARY:
Review all the possible answers. Eliminate the answers that appear incorrect. Look for an answer that fully addresses the question. Answer the questions in order. Do not leave any questions unanswered.