Answers and Discussion
- Would you read through the whole passage before trying to locate the information?
It is a good idea to read through the whole passage quickly before you attempt to answer the questions so that you have an idea about which sections or paragraphs contain which kind of information.
- Would you underline key words as you were reading?
If you underline key words as you are reading this may help you to locate information quickly when you come to answer the questions. However it is important to remember that you need to understand the type of information that is being communicated too.
- Would you try to match the key words you had underlined in the questions with key words you had underlined in the passage?
This is the first step you should take when looking for answers. Sometimes the key words will not be the same. The words in the list of items of information may be synonyms, they may be paraphrases of phrases or they may contain summary words.
- Would you do the easier ones before attempting the more difficult ones?
This is certainly the best approach to take.
- Is it necessary to understand every word to answer this type of question correctly?
No, it isn’t necessary to understand every word. But as this task focuses on reading for detail, it will certainly help if you understand most words.
