Single Correct Answer

Overview

For this item type, you read a short academic passage and answer one multiple-choice question by selecting the single correct option. The question focuses on the main idea, a specific detail, or the author’s purpose. All information
needed to answer is contained in the text. This task is not timed individually, so manage your time wisely. Read the question first, then scan the passage to locate the part that directly answers it.

Strategies For single correct answer

Tips & Tricks

Read the question first so you know exactly what information to look for in the passage.
Scan for the part of the text that matches the question, rather than reading everything slowly.
Focus on meaning, not keywords, because the correct answer is often a paraphrase of the text.
Eliminate options that add extra information, exaggerate, or are not supported by the passage.
Choose the best-supported answer quickly and avoid overthinking—there is only one correct choice.

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