The TOEFL Reading section utilizes an efficient, multistage adaptive format designed to measure your ability to process university-level English under strict time limits. Spanning approximately 30 minutes across adaptive modules, the section features diverse task types including vocabulary completion (Complete the Words), practical everyday texts (Read in Daily Life), and concise scholarly passages (Read an Academic Passage). Because performance on the initial routing module determines the difficulty ceiling of subsequent stages, test-takers must combine robust academic vocabulary acquisition with precise skimming, scanning, and time-management techniques to secure a high band score.
1. What is the total time limit for the updated TOEFL iBT Reading section?
Correct Answer: b) 35 minutes
Explanation:
Following the July 2023 updates, the TOEFL iBT Reading section was shortened to exactly 35 minutes.
2. How many reading passages are there in the current TOEFL iBT?
Correct Answer: b) 2
Explanation:
The updated Reading section consists of exactly 2 academic reading passages.
3. How many questions accompany each reading passage?
Correct Answer: a) 10 questions
Explanation:
There are 10 questions per passage, making a total of 20 questions for the entire Reading section.
4. What type of texts are used in the TOEFL Reading section?
Correct Answer: c) University-level academic textbook excerpts
Explanation:
The TOEFL tests academic English, so all reading passages are excerpts from introductory university-level textbooks.
5. Do you need prior knowledge of the topic to answer TOEFL Reading questions correctly?
Correct Answer: b) No, all information needed to answer the questions is contained in the passage
Explanation:
The TOEFL is a language proficiency test, not a test of subject knowledge. Every answer can be found within the provided text.
6. What happens if a highly technical or obscure word is used in a passage?
Correct Answer: b) It will be a hyperlink leading to a built-in glossary definition
Explanation:
Highly technical words not typically expected of ESL students are underlined and can be clicked to view a short definition.
7. What is the penalty for guessing incorrectly in the TOEFL Reading section?
Correct Answer: c) There is no penalty for guessing
Explanation:
TOEFL does not use negative marking. You should never leave a question blank; always guess if you run out of time.
8. Can you skip a question and return to it later in the Reading section?
Correct Answer: a) Yes, you can navigate back and forth within the time limit
Explanation:
The Reading interface includes 'Back' and 'Next' buttons, allowing you to skip difficult questions and return to them later.
9. Which interface feature allows you to see a list of all questions and whether you have answered them?
Correct Answer: b) The Review button
Explanation:
The 'Review' button displays a screen showing all 20 questions and indicates which ones are answered or left blank.
10. How are most questions (except the final one) ordered in relation to the reading passage?
Correct Answer: b) Chronologically, following the flow of the passage
Explanation:
Generally, questions progress sequentially through the passage, meaning question 2 will refer to information located after the information for question 1.
11. What is the recommended average time to spend on each reading passage?
Correct Answer: b) 17.5 minutes
Explanation:
Since you have 35 minutes for 2 passages, you should aim to complete each passage and its 10 questions in about 17.5 minutes.
12. What is 'skimming' in the context of TOEFL Reading?
Correct Answer: b) Reading rapidly to get the main idea and overall structure of the passage
Explanation:
Skimming is a fast reading technique used to grasp the general topic, main ideas, and paragraph structure before looking at the questions.
13. What is 'scanning' in the context of TOEFL Reading?
Correct Answer: b) Moving your eyes quickly over the text to locate a specific keyword or piece of information
Explanation:
Scanning is used after reading a question to quickly locate specific details, such as names, numbers, or key terms, within the passage.
14. Should you read the entire passage thoroughly before looking at the first question?
Correct Answer: b) No, you should skim it briefly for 2-3 minutes, then start answering the questions
Explanation:
Time is limited. Skimming for structure takes a few minutes and saves time, whereas deep reading initially consumes too much time.
15. Which part of a paragraph usually contains its main idea?
Correct Answer: a) The first sentence (topic sentence)
Explanation:
In academic writing, the first or second sentence of a paragraph typically serves as the topic sentence, stating the main idea.
16. What does a 'Factual Information' question ask you to do?
Correct Answer: b) Find a specific fact or detail explicitly stated in the text
Explanation:
Factual Information questions require you to locate and verify specific information that is clearly stated in the paragraph.
17. How are Factual Information questions usually phrased?
Correct Answer: b) According to paragraph X, which of the following is true of...?
Explanation:
The phrase 'According to paragraph X' is the standard indicator of a Factual Information question.
18. What is a common trap in Factual Information question distractors?
Correct Answer: b) They state information that is true in the real world but not mentioned in the passage
Explanation:
A common distractor is a statement that is factually true in reality but absent from the text. You must answer based ONLY on the text.
19. To find the answer to a Factual Information question, what should you do first?
Correct Answer: b) Identify the keywords in the question and scan the specified paragraph for them
Explanation:
Scanning for keywords from the prompt directs you to the exact sentence or sentences containing the correct answer.
20. If an answer choice contains the EXACT same words as a sentence in the passage, what should you do?
Correct Answer: b) Be careful; exact matches are often traps that change the meaning slightly
Explanation:
Test makers often use exact words from the text to trick test-takers, but they alter the logic or relationship. Correct answers are usually paraphrased.
21. What does a 'Negative Factual Information' question ask you to do?
Correct Answer: b) Identify the option that is NOT true or NOT mentioned in the text
Explanation:
These questions require you to find the one option out of four that is false or absent from the passage.
22. How can you easily spot a Negative Factual Information question?
Correct Answer: b) It contains the capitalized words 'EXCEPT' or 'NOT'
Explanation:
The words EXCEPT and NOT are always capitalized in these questions to ensure test-takers notice the negative condition.
23. Why are Negative Factual Information questions generally more time-consuming?
Correct Answer: b) You must locate and verify three correct statements to eliminate them
Explanation:
Because three of the options are true according to the text, you essentially have to perform three search tasks to eliminate them.
24. What is a good strategy if a Negative Factual question is taking too much time?
Correct Answer: b) Guess, note the question number on scratch paper, and return to it later if time permits
Explanation:
Time management is crucial. If a search is taking too long, make an educated guess and use the Review button to come back later.
25. In a Negative Factual question, what is a common characteristic of the correct answer (the false statement)?
Correct Answer: a) It directly contradicts a fact explicitly stated in the paragraph
Explanation:
The correct option in a Negative Factual question either explicitly contradicts the text or mentions a concept never discussed at all.
26. What is an 'Inference' question?
Correct Answer: b) A question asking you to draw a logical conclusion based on information that is implied, not explicitly stated
Explanation:
Inferences require reading between the lines to determine what the author strongly suggests without stating it outright.
27. Which of the following words usually indicates an Inference question?
Correct Answer: b) Infer, Imply, or Suggest
Explanation:
Questions containing the words 'infer', 'imply', or 'suggest' are standard Inference questions.
28. What is a major rule to remember when answering Inference questions?
Correct Answer: b) The inference must be logically sound and strongly supported by the text, not a wild guess
Explanation:
TOEFL inferences are small, logical steps based entirely on the evidence in the text. You should not jump to extreme conclusions.
29. If a passage states, 'Only mammals have hair,' and later says, 'The newly discovered species has hair,' what can you infer?
Correct Answer: b) The new species is a mammal
Explanation:
This is a basic logical deduction. If A applies only to B, and C has A, then C must be B. This represents the logic of TOEFL inferences.
30. What makes an answer choice incorrect in an Inference question?
Correct Answer: a) It goes too far beyond the information provided in the passage
Explanation:
Distractors in Inference questions often state things that *could* be true but are not strictly supported by the evidence in the text.
31. What does a 'Rhetorical Purpose' question ask?
Correct Answer: b) Why the author includes a particular piece of information, example, or paragraph
Explanation:
Rhetorical Purpose questions focus on the author's intent—why they chose to organize or present information in a certain way.
32. How do Rhetorical Purpose questions usually begin?
Correct Answer: b) Why does the author mention...?
Explanation:
The phrase 'Why does the author mention...' directly asks for the purpose behind including a specific detail.
33. When trying to find the purpose of an example in a paragraph, where should you usually look?
Correct Answer: c) The sentence immediately preceding the example
Explanation:
Authors typically state a general claim or idea and then follow it immediately with an example to support or illustrate that claim.
34. Which of the following verbs is commonly used in correct answer choices for Rhetorical Purpose questions?
Correct Answer: c) To illustrate
Explanation:
Verbs like 'to illustrate', 'to explain', 'to contrast', and 'to emphasize' correctly describe standard academic rhetorical functions.
35. What is a common trap in Rhetorical Purpose questions?
Correct Answer: a) Options that provide the literal definition of the keyword instead of the reason it was included
Explanation:
A distractor might state a true fact about the subject, but it fails to answer *why* the author brought it up in that specific context.
36. What does a 'Vocabulary' question test?
Correct Answer: b) Your ability to find a synonym that best fits the context of the sentence
Explanation:
Vocabulary questions ask you to identify the meaning of a word as it is specifically used in the context of the reading passage.
37. How are Vocabulary questions typically phrased?
Correct Answer: a) The word 'X' in the passage is closest in meaning to...
Explanation:
The standard prompt for a vocabulary question is asking which choice is 'closest in meaning to' the highlighted word.
38. If you don't know the meaning of a tested vocabulary word, what is the best strategy?
Correct Answer: b) Use context clues from the surrounding sentence to guess its meaning
Explanation:
Context clues (like contrasts, examples, or parallel structures in the sentence) can often reveal a word's meaning even if you haven't seen it before.
39. Why is it dangerous to select an answer based ONLY on a word's primary dictionary definition?
Correct Answer: b) Because words often have secondary meanings, and the correct answer must fit the specific context of the passage
Explanation:
Many English words have multiple meanings. The TOEFL specifically tests your ability to identify the meaning that fits the current context.
40. What is a highly effective way to double-check your answer on a Vocabulary question?
Correct Answer: b) Substitute your chosen answer back into the original sentence to see if it makes logical sense
Explanation:
Replacing the highlighted word with your selected answer ensures that the grammatical structure and logical meaning of the sentence remain intact.
41. What does a 'Reference' question ask you to identify?
Correct Answer: b) What a specific pronoun (e.g., 'it', 'they', 'this') or phrase refers to in the text
Explanation:
Reference questions test your ability to trace a pronoun or referring phrase back to the noun it replaces.
42. Where is the answer to a Reference question typically located?
Correct Answer: b) In the same sentence or the sentence immediately preceding the highlighted word
Explanation:
Pronouns replace nouns that have just been mentioned to avoid repetition, so the referent is almost always right before the pronoun.
43. What grammatical rule must the correct answer to a Reference question follow?
Correct Answer: b) It must match the pronoun in number (singular/plural) and logically fit the sentence
Explanation:
If the pronoun is 'they', the answer must be a plural noun. If the pronoun is 'it', the answer must be a singular noun.
44. What does a 'Sentence Simplification' question ask you to do?
Correct Answer: b) Choose the option that best expresses the essential information of a highlighted, complex sentence
Explanation:
Sentence Simplification tests your ability to break down a long, complicated sentence and identify its core, essential meaning.
45. What is a common reason an option is INCORRECT in a Sentence Simplification question?
Correct Answer: b) It changes the logical relationship (e.g., cause and effect) between parts of the sentence
Explanation:
Distractors often alter the meaning by flipping cause and effect, changing a condition, or misrepresenting the relationship between clauses.
46. Another reason an option is INCORRECT in a Sentence Simplification question is:
Correct Answer: a) It omits a crucial piece of essential information
Explanation:
While correct answers will omit minor details, an option is wrong if it leaves out a core part of the sentence's main idea.
47. What is a strong strategy for tackling Sentence Simplification questions?
Correct Answer: b) Identify the main subject, main verb, and any transition words (like 'because' or 'although') before looking at the options
Explanation:
Breaking the sentence down into its core grammatical and logical components helps you easily spot options that alter that core meaning.
48. What visual cue indicates an 'Insert Text' question?
Correct Answer: b) Four black squares [■] placed between sentences in a paragraph
Explanation:
Insert Text questions require you to click on one of four black squares to insert a new sentence into the paragraph.
49. What is the goal of an Insert Text question?
Correct Answer: b) To place a new sentence in the most logical position to maintain the paragraph's flow
Explanation:
This question tests your understanding of textual cohesion and logical progression by asking you to fit a new piece of information into the text.
50. Which of the following is a major clue when solving Insert Text questions?
Correct Answer: b) Transition words (e.g., 'However', 'Therefore') in the new sentence
Explanation:
Transition words dictate the relationship the new sentence must have with the surrounding text (e.g., 'However' requires a preceding contrasting idea).
51. If the new sentence to insert contains the phrase 'This theory', what must you look for in the paragraph?
Correct Answer: b) A sentence immediately preceding the square that introduces or explains a specific theory
Explanation:
Pronouns and demonstrative adjectives (like 'This theory') must refer back to a noun mentioned immediately before them to make logical sense.
52. How should you verify your answer to an Insert Text question?
Correct Answer: b) Read the sentence before your chosen square, the new sentence, and the sentence after to ensure it flows smoothly
Explanation:
Reading the text in context verifies that the logic, chronology, and pronoun references make sense in that specific location.
53. What is the 'Prose Summary' question?
Correct Answer: b) A drag-and-drop question asking you to select 3 options that represent the most important ideas in the passage
Explanation:
The Prose Summary is the final question of a passage, requiring you to identify the 3 major themes out of 6 provided choices.
54. How many raw points is a completely correct Prose Summary question typically worth?
Correct Answer: b) 2 points
Explanation:
Because it requires synthesizing the whole passage, the Prose Summary is worth 2 raw points instead of the standard 1 point.
55. Do you get partial credit on a Prose Summary question if you get 2 out of 3 options correct?
Correct Answer: a) Yes, you usually receive 1 point
Explanation:
If you correctly identify 2 out of the 3 major ideas, you are generally awarded 1 raw point out of the possible 2.
56. What makes an answer choice INCORRECT in a Prose Summary question, even if it is factually true according to the text?
Correct Answer: b) It represents a minor detail rather than a major main idea
Explanation:
The Prose Summary tests your ability to distinguish between major themes and minor supporting details. Minor details are incorrect choices.
57. What is another common reason an option is incorrect in a Prose Summary question?
Correct Answer: a) It presents information that contradicts the passage or was never mentioned
Explanation:
Just like Factual Information questions, options containing false or unmentioned information are always wrong.
58. What helpful clue is provided at the very top of a Prose Summary question?
Correct Answer: b) An introductory topic sentence that begins the summary
Explanation:
The question always provides a bolded introductory sentence that establishes the core theme you should base your 3 choices on.
59. What is a 'Fill in a Table' question?
Correct Answer: b) A question where you categorize given statements into 2 or 3 distinct categories based on the passage
Explanation:
This question type (which occasionally replaces the Prose Summary) requires dragging and dropping characteristics into correct categories.
60. Can an option in a 'Fill in a Table' question be left unused?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, there are usually unused 'distractor' options that don't belong in any category
Explanation:
Fill in a Table questions provide more options than there are spaces in the table. The extra options are false or irrelevant.
61. How are raw scores out of the total number of questions converted to the final Reading section score?
Correct Answer: b) They are statistically scaled to a score between 0 and 30
Explanation:
ETS uses statistical equating to convert the raw points earned into a scaled score from 0 to 30 to account for slight difficulty variations.
62. Why is it important to take brief notes during the Reading section?
Correct Answer: b) To map out the structure and main idea of each paragraph, which heavily aids the Prose Summary question
Explanation:
Jotting down a 3-5 word summary for each paragraph helps you quickly locate details and makes the final summary question much easier.
63. If you are running out of time and have 1 minute left for 3 questions, what is the best strategy?
Correct Answer: b) Guess on all remaining questions quickly, as there is no penalty for wrong answers
Explanation:
A blank answer is guaranteed to be 0 points, whereas a guess has a 25% chance of being correct with no penalty.
64. Are transition words (e.g., however, furthermore, thus) important in TOEFL Reading?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, they indicate logical relationships between ideas and are key to solving Insert Text and Simplification questions
Explanation:
Transition words are the road signs of a passage. Recognizing them helps you understand cause, contrast, and sequence.
65. What is the danger of relying purely on your own background knowledge?
Correct Answer: b) The passage might present a different viewpoint, and answering based on your knowledge instead of the text will lead to wrong answers
Explanation:
The reading section tests reading comprehension, not subject knowledge. You must answer strictly according to what the author wrote.
66. What does a pronoun like 'these' or 'those' typically refer back to?
Correct Answer: b) A plural noun or concept mentioned recently in the preceding text
Explanation:
Demonstrative pronouns like 'these' and 'those' are plural and point backwards to plural nouns or ideas just mentioned.
67. Which of the following is a poor strategy for the TOEFL Reading section?
Correct Answer: b) Stopping to intensely analyze a single difficult sentence for 5 minutes
Explanation:
Time management is critical. Spending 5 minutes on one question will cause you to run out of time for easier questions later.
68. How should you use the process of elimination on difficult questions?
Correct Answer: b) Cross out options that contain extreme words (never, always), contradict the text, or are not mentioned, then choose from what is left
Explanation:
Systematically removing options that are factually wrong, extreme, or unmentioned increases your odds of finding the correct answer.
69. What do absolute words like 'always', 'never', 'only', and 'must' usually indicate in an answer choice?
Correct Answer: b) They are often red flags for distractors, as academic texts rarely make absolute claims without exceptions
Explanation:
Academic language usually uses modifiers (often, generally, may). Options with absolute words are frequently incorrect traps.
70. If a passage is about two competing scientific theories, what should you actively look for?
Correct Answer: b) The points of contrast and the evidence supporting each theory
Explanation:
Understanding the core differences and the evidence for competing theories will help answer comparison, inference, and summary questions.
71. Why is it important to pay attention to dates, numbers, and capitalized words (proper nouns) during skimming?
Correct Answer: b) Because they act as highly visible 'landmarks' that make scanning for specific information much faster later on
Explanation:
Numbers and capitalized names stand out visually from normal text, making them excellent anchor points for scanning.
72. What should you do if the topic of a passage seems very boring or unfamiliar to you?
Correct Answer: b) Maintain focus and treat it purely as an exercise in finding information; remember no outside knowledge is needed
Explanation:
You don't need to enjoy the topic to succeed. Treat it like a puzzle where all the necessary pieces are provided on the screen.
73. What does it mean if an answer choice is described as 'too broad'?
Correct Answer: b) It covers a general topic beyond the scope of what the specific passage or paragraph discussed
Explanation:
An option that is 'too broad' generalizes the topic too much, making claims about things outside the boundaries of the text.
74. In a Factual Information question, if Option A is a direct quote from paragraph 3, but the question asks about paragraph 2, is Option A correct?
Correct Answer: b) No, you must answer based ONLY on the paragraph specified in the question
Explanation:
Test makers frequently use true facts from different paragraphs as traps. You must strictly limit your search to the specified paragraph.
75. If you are unsure between two options in a Vocabulary question, what helps?
Correct Answer: b) Looking at the conjunctions (and, but, or) connecting it to other words in the sentence to deduce tone or direction
Explanation:
Conjunctions reveal relationships. 'And' joins similar concepts, while 'But' joins contrasting ones, helping you deduce an unknown word's meaning.
76. Why should you read the introductory sentence provided in the Prose Summary question very carefully?
Correct Answer: b) Because it defines the core theme; your 3 chosen answers must directly relate to this specific theme
Explanation:
The introductory sentence acts as a filter. Even if an option is a true main idea of a paragraph, it is wrong if it doesn't fit the theme established by this sentence.
77. What is the best way to handle 'Insert Text' questions regarding paragraph flow?
Correct Answer: a) Look for chronological sequence (e.g., first, then, later) or general-to-specific structures to find the logical placement
Explanation:
Paragraphs in English usually flow from general statements to specific examples, or follow a timeline. Using these structural clues helps place the sentence.
78. If a new sentence to be inserted begins with 'As a result,' what must precede it?
Correct Answer: b) A statement detailing a cause or action that leads to the consequence in the new sentence
Explanation:
The transition 'As a result' indicates that the new sentence is an effect. Therefore, the preceding sentence must be the cause.
79. How are paragraphs visually indicated in the TOEFL Reading test?
Correct Answer: c) By an indentation at the beginning of the first line or a space between blocks of text
Explanation:
Paragraphs are indicated by standard formatting (indentation or spacing). Sometimes, questions will explicitly mark a paragraph with an arrow for reference.
80. When a question says 'The word X in paragraph Y is closest in meaning to...', you should:
Correct Answer: b) Read the entire sentence containing the word, and possibly the sentence before and after it
Explanation:
Words can change meaning depending on context. Reading the surrounding sentences ensures you capture the correct contextual usage.
81. What is the function of the 'Next' button?
Correct Answer: b) To advance to the next question or screen
Explanation:
The 'Next' button simply moves you to the next sequential question or screen in the Reading section.
82. What happens when the 35-minute timer expires in the Reading section?
Correct Answer: b) The section automatically closes and submits your currently saved answers, and the Listening section begins
Explanation:
When time expires, the software hard-stops the section, saves all your selected answers, and transitions to the next part of the test.
83. Which strategy helps prevent running out of time?
Correct Answer: b) Checking the on-screen clock periodically (e.g., after every 5 questions) to ensure you are on pace
Explanation:
Active time management is required. Glancing at the timer helps you adjust your speed and ensures you don't spend too long on one question.
84. Can you use the keyboard to navigate through the reading questions?
Correct Answer: b) No, all navigation and answering must be done using the computer mouse
Explanation:
The TOEFL reading interface relies entirely on clicking with the mouse to select answers, drag and drop, and navigate (Next/Back).
85. What is a 'modifier' (e.g., largely, primarily, somewhat) and why is it important in answer choices?
Correct Answer: b) It alters the degree of a statement; a choice with a strong modifier might be wrong if the text uses a weak modifier
Explanation:
Modifiers change the intensity of a fact. If the text says a factor was 'somewhat important', an option stating it was 'primarily important' is incorrect.
86. What should you do if an answer choice for a Factual Information question makes perfect logical sense but isn't mentioned in the paragraph?
Correct Answer: b) Eliminate it because the TOEFL tests comprehension of the text, not general logic or outside facts
Explanation:
Logical truth does not equal textual truth. The correct answer MUST be supported by the words written in the specific paragraph.
87. In an Inference question, if the text says 'Prior to the 19th century, this method was unknown,' what can you infer?
Correct Answer: b) The method became known during or after the 19th century
Explanation:
The phrase 'Prior to the 19th century... unknown' logically implies that knowledge of the method began in the 19th century.
88. Which of the following is an effective active reading strategy?
Correct Answer: b) Asking yourself 'What is the main point of this paragraph?' after reading it
Explanation:
Active reading involves continuous self-questioning to ensure you are digesting the structure and main ideas, rather than just passively looking at words.
89. How do you answer a 'Fill in a Table' question mechanically on the computer?
Correct Answer: b) Click and drag the correct answer choices into the appropriate category boxes
Explanation:
These categorization questions use a drag-and-drop interface where you use the mouse to move text blocks into the correct columns.
90. If a passage uses a word like 'Converse', 'Contrast', or 'Unlike', what structural pattern is the author likely using?
Correct Answer: c) Comparison and Contrast
Explanation:
These transition words signal that the author is outlining differences between two ideas, theories, or subjects.
91. If an author uses 'Consequently', 'Therefore', or 'As a result', what structural pattern is being used?
Correct Answer: b) Cause and Effect
Explanation:
These terms indicate that one action or event directly caused another to happen.
92. What is the best way to handle a sentence in the passage that is highly complex and confusing?
Correct Answer: b) Break it down by identifying the core subject and the main verb, temporarily ignoring adjectives and modifying phrases
Explanation:
Finding the core grammatical spine (Subject + Verb) of a sentence strips away the confusing fluff and reveals the essential meaning.
93. Is it beneficial to take practice tests on a computer before test day?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, because it helps you get used to reading on a screen, using the interface, and managing on-screen time
Explanation:
Screen reading is fundamentally different from paper reading. Practicing on a computer builds stamina and familiarity with the digital format.
94. What is a 'pronoun referent' trap in a Reference question?
Correct Answer: b) An option that is a noun located near the pronoun, but structurally makes no sense when substituted into the sentence
Explanation:
Test makers often include nearby nouns as distractors. The correct answer must be the specific noun that logically fits the meaning of the sentence.
95. When taking the TOEFL, how should you handle other test-takers in the room making noise?
Correct Answer: b) Focus entirely on your screen; practice tuning out background noise before test day, and use the provided noise-canceling headphones
Explanation:
Test centers can be noisy, especially when others reach the Speaking section. Mental focus and wearing the provided headset over your ears helps mitigate this.
96. What should you do before confirming your choices in the Prose Summary question?
Correct Answer: b) Re-read the bold introductory sentence to ensure all three of your choices directly relate to it
Explanation:
The introductory sentence defines the scope of the summary. Even true main ideas are wrong if they do not fit the specific theme introduced by that sentence.
97. In the Reading section, are questions weighted differently in raw score calculations?
Correct Answer: b) Yes, standard questions are worth 1 point, but the final Prose Summary or Fill in a Table questions are worth 2 or more points
Explanation:
The final question of a passage synthesizes the whole text and carries a higher raw point value (usually 2 points for a 3-choice summary).
