Types of questions
What are negative factual information questions?
According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT true?
What is an example of negative factual information questions?
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
How to answer inference questions?
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?
3 - 5
These questions will ask you to sort the statements into the correct categories.
What are schematic framework questions?
Gender-inclusive language
Gender-biased language
sentence 1
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4
sentence 5
sentence 6
What is an example of a schematic framework question?
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,
How to answer negative factual information questions?
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?
Factual information questions, with 3 - 6 per passage
These questions will ask you the reason why an author included a word, phrase, or paragraph in a lecture.
What are purpose questions?
The author discusses X in paragraph 2 in order to
What is an example of purpose question?
Understand the categories headings.
What is the most important step to answer schematic framework questions?
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?
60 - 100 minutes
These types of questions ask you to draw a conclusion from facts found in the reading
What are inference questions?
Summary statement
Idea 1
Idea 2
Idea 3
Idea 4
Idea 5
Idea 6
What is an example of prose summary question?
You need to pay close attention to the transitions when answering this type of question.
How to answer purpose questions?
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 does the TOEFL reading section worth?
30 points
This type of question will ask you to select the 3 main ideas of a passage.
What are prose summary questions?
What does the author imply about X?
What is an example of inference question?
You need to find the 3 main ideas that will complement the summary statement
How to answer prose summary questions?
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)
How are schematic framework questions graded?
3/5 = 1 point
4/5 = 2 points
5/5 = 3 points