Reading: Matching Headings Flashcards
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The heading 'Reasons for the change' best suits a paragraph focused on:
Answer: Causes behind a development
'Reasons' points to causes.
When a paragraph describes both benefits and drawbacks, the best heading is:
Answer: Advantages and disadvantages
The heading should reflect both sides discussed.
Why is reading the example answer (if given) useful in Matching Headings?
Answer: It shows which heading is already used and how matching works
The example removes one heading and models the task.
A heading focusing on a minor detail in the paragraph is usually:
Answer: A distractor designed to mislead
Detail-focused headings tempt readers away from the main idea.
The heading 'A call for action' fits a paragraph that mainly:
Answer: Urges readers or society to act
It signals persuasion or urging action.
To match headings efficiently under time pressure, you should:
Answer: Identify the main idea of each paragraph in one phrase
Summarising each paragraph in your own phrase speeds matching.
If unsure between two headings, comparing them against the paragraph's topic sentence helps because:
Answer: The topic sentence often states the main idea
Topic sentences usually signal the central point.