Latihan Jawab Soal TOEFL Reading No 1-11 dari 50 Soal

Summary

This video is the first in a series of five, providing a detailed walkthrough of 50 questions for the Oktoval Reading exam. The focus is on various types of questions, such as vocabulary, stated details, and pronouns. The video explains how to identify key words, phrases, and context in the text to determine the correct answers. Examples of specific questions, like identifying meanings of words in context, understanding sentence structures, and making inferences based on surrounding information, are discussed in-depth. Viewers will learn strategies to efficiently approach each question type, with a focus on precision and time management.

Takeaways

• 😀 Focus on vocabulary questions by understanding context clues like 'folklore' and 'traditional stories' to make the right choice.
• 😀 For 'stated detail' questions, carefully read the sentences before and after the keyword or phrase for better comprehension.
• 😀 In vocabulary questions, look for surrounding context, such as words like 'shooting competition' to understand the meaning of terms like 'Markmanship'.
• 😀 When answering 'difference' questions, pay attention to keywords like 'different' and 'other girls' to identify unique characteristics.
• 😀 Use context clues from phrases such as 'in order to survive' to answer questions about motivations or reasons for actions.
• 😀 The correct answer for 'title questions' can often be found by identifying the surrounding phrases and keywords like 'according to'.
• 😀 In 'pronoun' questions, look at the preceding sentence to find the subject or object that the pronoun refers to.
• 😀 In 'demonstrate' vocabulary questions, context like 'showing confidence in one's abilities' can help identify the meaning of words.
• 😀 For questions involving 'crown prince' or specific actions, focus on the context to understand why an event took place, such as volunteering to participate.
• 😀 Texts that describe events in a specific sequence, such as actions followed by their effects, often present information in a 'chronological order'.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video series?

The main focus of the video series is to provide a comprehensive discussion of 50 questions related to Octoval reading, with a specific focus on answering reading comprehension questions.

How is the first question in the video solved?

The first question is a vocabulary-based question, where the meaning of the word 'folklore' is determined by the surrounding context. The correct answer is 'traditional Stories' because 'folklore' refers to events from the past, which aligns with the word 'traditional.'

What type of question is number 2 in the video?

Question number 2 is a 'stated detail question,' where the key is identifying specific details in the text related to 'Ani' and her name. The answer is that 'and Moses' refers to her birth name, which is provided in the text.

How does the video approach answering vocabulary questions?

Vocabulary questions are approached by examining the surrounding context of the word in question. The meaning is often derived from the sentences before and after the word in the passage.

What is the significance of the word 'message' in question number 3?

In question number 3, the word 'message' refers to the necessity for Ani to learn how to shoot for survival, which is connected to her need to provide for her family. The correct answer is 'in order to survive.'

How is the vocabulary question in number 4 about 'Markmanship' solved?

The word 'Markmanship' is related to shooting competitions, and the correct answer is 'ability with a gun,' as it ties directly to the context of shooting.

What distinguishes Ani from other girls in question number 5?

Ani is different from other girls because she not only participates in shooting competitions but also wins against older, more experienced competitors. This distinction is key to the correct answer.

How is the phrase 'according to' used in question number 6?

The phrase 'according to' is used to direct the reader's attention to the context surrounding Ani's actions before her marriage, particularly her victory over Butler in a shooting competition one year prior.

What is the focus of question number 9 regarding 'crown prince Wilhelm'?

In question number 9, the reason Ani shoots at crown prince Wilhelm's hat is explained. The prince volunteered to participate in the shooting event, which led to the correct answer: 'Wilhelm wanted Ani to do it.'

What kind of information does the script provide in question number 11 about the structure of the passage?

Question number 11 asks about the structure of the passage, which is explained as a chronological order of events. This means the narrative presents events in the order they happened, from beginning to end.