Let’s walk through an example using these strategies.

Passage Excerpt (Sample):

Paragraph A:

“Throughout the 20th century, technological advances transformed industries. Developments in electricity and communication systems revolutionized manufacturing and transportation.”

 Paragraph B:

“Recent studies on global warming have uncovered alarming trends in climate patterns, leading to significant policy changes worldwide. These shifts are reshaping the global economy and environmental regulations.”

 Information Statements:

1. A breakthrough in understanding climate change patterns.
2. The impact of technological innovations on industry and transportation.

 Step-by-Step Process:

• Step 1: Read the Information Statements First: You underline keywords like “breakthrough,” “climate change,” and “technological innovations” in the statements.
• Step 2: Skim the Paragraphs: Skimming Paragraph A, you notice that it discusses “technological advances” and “manufacturing and transportation.” Paragraph B talks about “global warming” and “climate patterns.” You highlight Paragraph A for technological innovations and Paragraph B for climate change.
• Step 3: Look for Synonyms and Paraphrasing: The phrase “technological advances” in Paragraph A is a paraphrase for “technological innovations,” and “breakthrough in climate change patterns” is paraphrased as “uncovered alarming trends in climate patterns” in Paragraph B.
• Step 4: Process of Elimination: Since Paragraph A clearly discusses technological innovations, you match it with Statement 2. You eliminate Paragraph A as a possible match for Statement 1. Then, you match Paragraph B with Statement 1 about climate change.