Before reading the passage, carefully read the incomplete sentence beginnings. This will give you a clear idea of what information you are looking for in the passage.
- Why This Is Important: The sentence beginnings provide clues about the kind of information or details you need to find in the passage, making it easier to locate relevant sections.
- How to Apply It:
- Underline or highlight important keywords in the sentence beginnings. These could include names, dates, actions, or other specific details that will help you scan the passage.
- Mentally note what type of information you are looking for to complete the sentence (e.g., reasons, outcomes, definitions).
- Example: If the sentence beginning is “The solar energy project succeeded because…”, you would underline “succeeded” and “solar energy project” to focus your search on the relevant part of the passage that explains the reasons for success.