Types of questions
This kind of question will ask you to choose the answer that is not true or was not mentioned?
UNSTATED DETAIL QUESTIONS- SKILL 4
According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT true?
UNSTATED DETAIL QUESTION
You have to identify keywords, scan the text, read the surrounding sentences for context, make an inference, eliminate the contradicting answers and select the logical conclusion.
INFERENCE QUESTIONS-SKILL 6
What are transitions used for?
Also called linking or connecting words, they are used to link together different ideas. They help the reader/listener to follow your arguments by expressing the relationships between different sentences or parts of a sentence/statement
How many reading passages does the TOEFL Reading part include?
5
These questions will ask you to find the main idea of the passage.
MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS-SKILL 1
Which of the following is closest in meaning to___?
VOCABULARY QUESTIONS-SKILLS 6-11
To answer this question you need to identify the keywords, scan the text, read the section, eliminate the answers that were mentioned and select the untrue answer,
UNSTATED DETAIL QUESTIONS-SKILL 4
Mention 3 transitions to show SIMILARITY.
also, in the same way, just as … so too, likewise, similarly, by the same token, in like manner, equally
Which is the most common question type in TOEFL Reading?
Stated detail questions, with 3 - 4 per passage
These type of questions will ask you to find accurate information in the passage.
STATED DETAIL QUESTIONS-SKILL 3
The paragraph preceding the passage most probably discusses...
TRANSITION QUESTIONS-SKILL 7
Read and understand the first line or sentence of each paragraph.
MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS-SKILL 1
Mention 3 transitions to show CONTRAST.
but, however, in spite of, on the one hand … on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet
How long is the TOEFL Reading section?
55 minutes
These types of questions ask you to draw a conclusion from facts found in the reading.
IMPLIED DETAIL QUESTIONS- SKILL 6
In line 2, the word ____ means ...
Vocabulary questions- skills 6-11
Read the first sentence of the first paragraph or the first sentence of the last paragrah.
TRANSITION QUESTIONS-SKILL 7
Mention 3 transitions used to ADD information or connect paragraphs.
furthermore, moreover, additionally, and, also, both... and..., not only..., but also, besides... in fact
How many points is the TOEFL reading section worth?
67 points
This type of question will ask you to determine which noun a pronoun refers to.
PRONOUN REFERENTS- SKILL 5
Which of the following is implied in the passage?
IMPLIED DETAIL QUESTIONS- SKILL 6
PRONOUN REFERENTS-SKILL 5
Mention 3 transitions to show PURPOSE
to, in order to/that, for the purpose of, in the hope that, so that, to the end that, lest, with this in mind, so as to, so that, to ensure (that)
What should you do if you get stuck on a question?
move on and come back