Scan for Keywords or Phrases Related to the Statement
- Importance: Once the statement’s meaning is clear, the next step is to locate the corresponding information in the text. Scanning for keywords or phrases that match or relate to the statement helps you find the relevant part of the text quickly and efficiently.
- How to Apply: Identify the main keywords in the statement (e.g., names, dates, actions) that are likely to appear in the text. These are usually nouns, proper names, numbers, or technical terms.
- Scan through the text, looking for matches or synonyms for these keywords.
- Pay attention to the surrounding context when you locate a keyword. Sometimes the keyword appears in a different context than what is implied by the statement.
- Example: If the statement says, “The author traveled to Spain in 2005,” you should scan the text for “Spain” and “2005” or related terms like “traveled,” “visit,” or any synonyms. This will lead you to the relevant information quickly.