IELTS passages often use synonyms or paraphrases to describe features. When matching information to features, be prepared to match meanings, not just exact words.
- Why This Is Important: The passage may use different words or phrases to describe the same event or contribution. Recognizing these paraphrased ideas helps you match information more accurately.
- How to Apply It:
- Look for paraphrased ideas: If the feature says “Newton’s work on gravity,” the passage might refer to it as “Newton’s theory of gravitational pull” or “Newton’s discovery about falling objects.”
- Synonyms for dates or events: If the statement says “World War II began in 1939,” the passage might use “the outbreak of global conflict in 1939” instead.
- Example: If the passage paraphrases Einstein’s work as “revolutionizing the way we understand space and time,” you should recognize that this is referring to his theory of relativity, even though the exact phrase is not used.