Before you begin reading the passage, first carefully read the given pieces of information you need to match. These are typically details or examples, such as dates, people, events, or particular facts. Understanding what you’re searching for will help you focus on the relevant parts of the passage.
- Why This Is Important: This strategy helps you familiarize yourself with the types of details you will be looking for in the text, making it easier to identify them quickly.
- How to Apply It:
- Underline or note important keywords in each piece of information. These keywords could include:
- Names:g., famous individuals or scientists mentioned.
- Dates:g., specific years or periods.
- Technical terms or unique ideas:g., “sustainable development,” “neural pathways.”
2. Mentally note what kind of information is being presented in each statement.
This will help you when skimming the passage later.
- Example: If the information statement reads, “A major discovery related to climate change was made in the 1990s,” you would underline “discovery,” “climate change,” and “1990s.”