- Level
- Intermediate to advanced
- Used in
- Reading, Listening, Discussion
Right answers are paraphrases
The test rarely copies the text into the correct option. If an option repeats the exact words, be suspicious. Look for the one that keeps the meaning in new words.
Text: "Attendance at the museum fell sharply after ticket prices rose." Which option matches? A. The museum raised attendance. B. Fewer people visited once tickets cost more. C. Ticket prices fell sharply.
Answer
B
B changes every word but keeps the cause and effect. A and C reuse the words and change the meaning.
Three ways to paraphrase
| Method | Original | Paraphrase |
|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | The plan is costly. | The plan is expensive. |
| Change word form | The city developed quickly. | The city’s development was rapid. |
| Change structure | Prices rose, so sales fell. | Sales fell because of higher prices. |
High-frequency synonym pairs
- important → significant, essential, key
- increase → rise, grow, go up
- show → indicate, reveal, demonstrate
- problem → issue, challenge, difficulty
- help → support, assist, benefit
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