What do Matching Sentence Endings questions test?
It tests detailed comprehension, relationships such as cause and effect, and recognition of paraphrased conclusions.
How do you answer Matching Sentence Endings questions?
- 1Read each beginning and predict its grammatical and logical continuation.
- 2Eliminate endings that cannot fit grammatically before consulting the text.
- 3Locate the beginning’s idea in passage order and identify what the text says next.
- 4Test the complete sentence for exact meaning, not merely a plausible general statement.
What are the common traps to avoid?
- Choosing an ending that is grammatically smooth but unsupported.
- Matching repeated vocabulary while missing a reversed cause or comparison.
- Assuming every ending is used.
- Forgetting that beginnings usually follow passage order.
How long should you spend on them?
Use grammar to shrink the option list quickly, then spend about one minute confirming each match in the passage.