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Reading: Matching Headings Flashcards

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  1. Matching the heading 'A surprising discovery' best fits a paragraph that:

    Answer: Describes an unexpected finding

    The heading signals an unexpected result.

  2. Why is it risky to match a heading based on one keyword shared with the paragraph?

    Answer: Keywords may appear in distractor headings too

    Shared single words can be deliberate traps.

  3. A paragraph contrasts two viewpoints. The best heading would:

    Answer: Reflect the comparison or opposing ideas

    The heading should capture the contrast as the main idea.

  4. If a paragraph gives a problem and then its solution, the ideal heading:

    Answer: Captures both the problem and resolution

    The heading should reflect the full problem-solution arc.

  5. An example heading 'Funding challenges' suits a paragraph mainly about:

    Answer: Difficulties securing money

    It points to money-related obstacles.

  6. Time management in Matching Headings is helped most by:

    Answer: Skimming each paragraph quickly for its gist

    Skimming for the main idea saves time.

  7. After matching all paragraphs, what remains true about the heading list?

    Answer: One or more headings stay unused

    Distractor headings are left over by design.