Study skills: Reading for specific information
Here's how to approach reading for specific information:
- Identify Key Words: Look for the most important words in the instructions or questions. These are usually nouns, verbs, and adjectives that carry the main meaning.
- Scan the Text: Quickly read through the text, looking for these key words or synonyms/paraphrased versions of them.
- Locate Matching Phrases: When you find a match, read the surrounding sentences carefully.
- Understand Paraphrasing: Be aware that the text might not use the exact same words as the question. It might rephrase the idea.
- Answer Questions: Use the information you found to answer the questions accurately.