READING Exam Tips Flashcards

1
Q

Follow the 15-20-25 rule

A

15 min for Passage 1
20 min for Passage 2
25 min for Passage 3

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2
Q

2 min for transferring answers in the ANSWER sheet

A

–NA–

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3
Q

Focus on Scanning instead of Reading

A

Scan for the Main Ideas

Scan for key words

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4
Q

Underline the key words and details

A

–NA–

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5
Q

Read Instructions carefully

A

Most sentence completion will ask for “Not More than 3 words”

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6
Q

Always stick to the exact word style

A

If the text reads as “first” and answer is ‘second”, do not write as “2nd”

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7
Q

All words including “a” and “the” are also counted as words

A

–NA–

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8
Q

Key Points during Reading

A
  1. The first para contains the main idea and author opinions

2. The last para contains the summary of the passage

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9
Q

MCQ options in the reading section

A

Every para in the passage might have just one question

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10
Q

Elimination strategy in MCQs

A

Always check for T/F/NG -

  1. Is the option TRUE
  2. Is the option FALSE
  3. is the option NOT GIVEN
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11
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Creating a Mental map of the passage

A
  1. Note main ideas in the margin
  2. Underline Key Words in passage
  3. Scan for main ideas / specifics
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12
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Gap-Fill questions should always refer to the words in the listed options OR from the passage text

A

–NA–

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13
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Cross-Out options during MCQs and Match the List

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Use cross-out options if instructions indicate that only one option is correct especially for Match List and Gap Fills and Sentence Complete

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