Reading Section Item Types Test Purpose: The TOEFL iBT Reading section assesses how well you can read and understand materials used in an academic environment.
Activity 1.1: For each item below, write down the type of item af- ter the colon. 1. Item type:
Example The word “ingenuity” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to …
2. Item type:
Example Which of the following best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
3. Item type:
Example According to paragraph 4, what has recent research on obsidian tools found at Olmec sites shown?
4. Item type:
Example In paragraph 4, all the following questions are answered EXCEPT: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as a main factor in the development of Teotihuacán?
5. Item type:
Example What can be inferred from paragraph 3 about Cuicuilco prior to 200 B.C.?
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