GETTING TO KNOW THE TOEFL
You will need this time for the Reading Comprehension
section. If you do not know the word tested or can't determine its synonym, choose (B) or (C) as
your answer. On the TOEFL, (B) and (C) answers tend to be used slightly more than (A) and (D).
Also remember that answer choices that contain the same prefix or suffix or are pronounced like the
underlined word are seldom the correct answers. Examine the following question.
Swallows are among the most agile passerine birds.
(A) Idle
(B) swift
(C) fragile
(D) frail
Note that choices (A) and (C), idle and fragile, have sounds similar to agile. Such words are
not usually the correct choice. Such words are often used to distract you. Unless you are sure of the
answer do not choose these words.
Let's see how to use our strategy with a sample item. Look at the sentence and look
immediately to the underlined word
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