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Main ideaTests what the whole text or paragraph is mainly about. Tip: focus on the first and last sentences and on theme words that keep coming back, and pick the option that sums it up; rule out options that only cover one detail or are too specific.

DetailsTests specific information the text or audio states explicitly (times, places, numbers, actions). Tip: go back to the source and locate the keywords; options are usually paraphrased. Watch out for numbers, negations and options that are mentioned but don’t answer the question.

InferenceTests a conclusion that is not stated directly but can reasonably be drawn from the context. Tip: make only the smallest inference the facts require and don’t read too much into it; choose what the text supports, not what is merely possible.

Main ideaTests what the whole text or paragraph is mainly about. Tip: focus on the first and last sentences and on theme words that keep coming back, and pick the option that sums it up; rule out options that only cover one detail or are too specific.

DetailsTests specific information the text or audio states explicitly (times, places, numbers, actions). Tip: go back to the source and locate the keywords; options are usually paraphrased. Watch out for numbers, negations and options that are mentioned but don’t answer the question.

InferenceTests a conclusion that is not stated directly but can reasonably be drawn from the context. Tip: make only the smallest inference the facts require and don’t read too much into it; choose what the text supports, not what is merely possible.

ViewpointTests the speaker’s or author’s attitude toward something: their view, and whether they support or oppose it. Tip: look for evaluative and emotional words (agree, doubt, regret…) and separate the author’s own view from views they quote; the real attitude often comes after a contrast word.

Main ideaTests what the whole text or paragraph is mainly about. Tip: focus on the first and last sentences and on theme words that keep coming back, and pick the option that sums it up; rule out options that only cover one detail or are too specific.

DetailsTests specific information the text or audio states explicitly (times, places, numbers, actions). Tip: go back to the source and locate the keywords; options are usually paraphrased. Watch out for numbers, negations and options that are mentioned but don’t answer the question.

InferenceTests a conclusion that is not stated directly but can reasonably be drawn from the context. Tip: make only the smallest inference the facts require and don’t read too much into it; choose what the text supports, not what is merely possible.

ViewpointTests the speaker’s or author’s attitude toward something: their view, and whether they support or oppose it. Tip: look for evaluative and emotional words (agree, doubt, regret…) and separate the author’s own view from views they quote; the real attitude often comes after a contrast word.

Main ideaTests what the whole text or paragraph is mainly about. Tip: focus on the first and last sentences and on theme words that keep coming back, and pick the option that sums it up; rule out options that only cover one detail or are too specific.

DetailsTests specific information the text or audio states explicitly (times, places, numbers, actions). Tip: go back to the source and locate the keywords; options are usually paraphrased. Watch out for numbers, negations and options that are mentioned but don’t answer the question.

InferenceTests a conclusion that is not stated directly but can reasonably be drawn from the context. Tip: make only the smallest inference the facts require and don’t read too much into it; choose what the text supports, not what is merely possible.

ViewpointTests the speaker’s or author’s attitude toward something: their view, and whether they support or oppose it. Tip: look for evaluative and emotional words (agree, doubt, regret…) and separate the author’s own view from views they quote; the real attitude often comes after a contrast word.

Main ideaTests what the whole text or paragraph is mainly about. Tip: focus on the first and last sentences and on theme words that keep coming back, and pick the option that sums it up; rule out options that only cover one detail or are too specific.

DetailsTests specific information the text or audio states explicitly (times, places, numbers, actions). Tip: go back to the source and locate the keywords; options are usually paraphrased. Watch out for numbers, negations and options that are mentioned but don’t answer the question.

InferenceTests a conclusion that is not stated directly but can reasonably be drawn from the context. Tip: make only the smallest inference the facts require and don’t read too much into it; choose what the text supports, not what is merely possible.

ViewpointTests the speaker’s or author’s attitude toward something: their view, and whether they support or oppose it. Tip: look for evaluative and emotional words (agree, doubt, regret…) and separate the author’s own view from views they quote; the real attitude often comes after a contrast word.

PragmaticsTests what a sentence actually does in a given situation (suggesting, complaining, apologizing, inviting…), mostly in Listening. Tip: listen to the tone and the setting rather than the literal words, and match the line to its purpose or situation.

Main ideaTests what the whole text or paragraph is mainly about. Tip: focus on the first and last sentences and on theme words that keep coming back, and pick the option that sums it up; rule out options that only cover one detail or are too specific.

DetailsTests specific information the text or audio states explicitly (times, places, numbers, actions). Tip: go back to the source and locate the keywords; options are usually paraphrased. Watch out for numbers, negations and options that are mentioned but don’t answer the question.

InferenceTests a conclusion that is not stated directly but can reasonably be drawn from the context. Tip: make only the smallest inference the facts require and don’t read too much into it; choose what the text supports, not what is merely possible.

ViewpointTests the speaker’s or author’s attitude toward something: their view, and whether they support or oppose it. Tip: look for evaluative and emotional words (agree, doubt, regret…) and separate the author’s own view from views they quote; the real attitude often comes after a contrast word.

PragmaticsTests what a sentence actually does in a given situation (suggesting, complaining, apologizing, inviting…), mostly in Listening. Tip: listen to the tone and the setting rather than the literal words, and match the line to its purpose or situation.

Main ideaTests what the whole text or paragraph is mainly about. Tip: focus on the first and last sentences and on theme words that keep coming back, and pick the option that sums it up; rule out options that only cover one detail or are too specific.

DetailsTests specific information the text or audio states explicitly (times, places, numbers, actions). Tip: go back to the source and locate the keywords; options are usually paraphrased. Watch out for numbers, negations and options that are mentioned but don’t answer the question.

InferenceTests a conclusion that is not stated directly but can reasonably be drawn from the context. Tip: make only the smallest inference the facts require and don’t read too much into it; choose what the text supports, not what is merely possible.

ViewpointTests the speaker’s or author’s attitude toward something: their view, and whether they support or oppose it. Tip: look for evaluative and emotional words (agree, doubt, regret…) and separate the author’s own view from views they quote; the real attitude often comes after a contrast word.

Main ideaTests what the whole text or paragraph is mainly about. Tip: focus on the first and last sentences and on theme words that keep coming back, and pick the option that sums it up; rule out options that only cover one detail or are too specific.

DetailsTests specific information the text or audio states explicitly (times, places, numbers, actions). Tip: go back to the source and locate the keywords; options are usually paraphrased. Watch out for numbers, negations and options that are mentioned but don’t answer the question.

InferenceTests a conclusion that is not stated directly but can reasonably be drawn from the context. Tip: make only the smallest inference the facts require and don’t read too much into it; choose what the text supports, not what is merely possible.

ViewpointTests the speaker’s or author’s attitude toward something: their view, and whether they support or oppose it. Tip: look for evaluative and emotional words (agree, doubt, regret…) and separate the author’s own view from views they quote; the real attitude often comes after a contrast word.