Factual information
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What this topic is really about
TOEFL scores are officially recognized by more than 10,000 universities and institutions across over 150 countries, confirming the accuracy of this choice. Options like 'more than 2,000' are incorrect because they significantly underestimate the global acceptance and reach of the exam.
Unlike other English proficiency exams like the IELTS, the TOEFL reading section does not feature 'Not Given' questions, making this option correct. Option A is a common misconception, as test-takers often confuse the unique question formats of IELTS with those of the TOEFL.
See the mechanism
Factual information questions test your ability to locate and understand details explicitly stated in the text. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.
An exam-style question, fully explained
"Factual information" questions can be answered by:
- Identify what the question tests: "Factual information" questions can be answered by:.
- Factual information questions test your ability to locate and understand details explicitly stated in the text.
- Option D is incorrect because you must rely solely on the provided passage to answer, rather than bringing in outside background knowledge.
- Why it matters: Factual information questions test your ability to locate and understand details explicitly stated in the text. The correct answer relies solely on the provided passage, without needing outside background knowledge or connecting multiple passages. This approach ensures that the answer is based on the text's explicit information.
Traps the examiner sets
- Many people incorrectly assume that factual information questions require inference, deduction, or background knowledge. However, these questions are designed to assess the ability to identify explicit details within the passage.
- Some people may still think the old format with 4 to 6 passages is used, but this is outdated information.
- Option D is incorrect because you must rely solely on the provided passage to answer, rather than bringing in outside background knowledge.
- Option D is incorrect because the longer format of 4 to 6 passages is outdated and no longer used on the modern exam.
- Options like 'more than 2,000' are incorrect because they significantly underestimate the global acceptance and reach of the exam.
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