Lesson 8 of 14
Multiple choice
Choose the one option that answers the exact question.
First 10 seconds
Establish what the question asks before comparing options.
Order clue
Questions usually follow the passage discussion.
How to answer
- Locate the relevant passage section using the question.
- Form a brief answer from the text.
- Compare every option with that answer and eliminate unsupported additions.
Watch for
An option may contain a true fact while answering a different question.
Before you move on
Check the entire option, including its final clause.
Worked example
A bus trial aimed to reduce waiting time; lower fuel use was an unexpected benefit. If asked why the trial began, choose the waiting-time objective.