This document provides 5 tactics for the TOEFL reading module: 1) Use keywords, scanning, and spider thinking within time limits. Answer all questions. 2) Identify referents in context and practice for 20 minutes. 3) Split complex sentences and paraphrase daily for 30 minutes. 4) Read input sentences for clues and see how they fit in answer choices. 5) Facts are in order and either explicitly or implicitly stated in context.

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2. TOEFL Preparation Syllabi

3. • Tactic 1:
– Key words
– Scan and skim paragraphs
– Spider thinking use
– Never rely on the pre-built understanding
– Time allowance strictness
– Answer all the questions and never skip one
TOEFL: Reading Module

4. • Tactic 2 (Referents):
– Identify the referent in its context
– Categorize your referent into (subject pronouns,
adjective pronouns, possessive adjectives,
possessive pronouns, relative clauses, …)
– Practice and drill for exactly 20 mn not more
TOEFL: Reading Module

5. • Tactic 3 (Simplifying):
– Split complex sentences into two parts
– Read and understand the first part, it can give the
clue about the simplified version
– In case stuck, read the second part to complete the
full vision of the paraphrasing
– Train paraphrasing, to have the clues from the first
time
– Practice simplifying and paraphrasing for at least
30mn a day.
TOEFL: Reading Module

6. • Tactic 4 (Input Sentence):
– Read and understand the input sentence from the
clues and key words
– Try it into the 4 alternatives spaces given to see
how coherent it makes the flow
– Look for referents to help you link the sentence to
the rest of the text
TOEFL: Reading Module

7. • Tactic 5 (Facts):
– The information in the passage is in order
– The fact is either explicitly (for instance by a
synonym) or implicitly ( the meaning) indicated in
the context.
TOEFL: Reading Module