Lets Learn : Bahas Soal UTBK - SNBT | Literasi Bahasa Inggris | With Ms. Ella

Summary

In this video from Yurika's YouTube channel, Miss Ella shares essential tips for preparing for the UTBK SNBT 2024 English literacy subtest. She discusses various types of questions, including identifying the main idea, predicting paragraphs, and understanding the author's attitude. Ella emphasizes strategies such as reading the first and last sentences of paragraphs, looking for repeated keywords, and eliminating irrelevant answer choices. The video also covers the importance of understanding references, synonyms, antonyms, and specific information in the text. With these tips, students can approach reading comprehension questions with confidence and precision.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understand the main idea or topic sentence of the text to effectively answer questions about it.
• 😀 Focus on identifying the author’s purpose in the text, which could range from providing information to expressing an opinion.
• 😀 Be prepared to recognize sentences that restate ideas with different words, as these are often tested in the exam.
• 😀 Learn to predict preceding or following paragraphs based on the context of the current paragraph.
• 😀 Identify the author’s attitude towards the text, such as whether it’s realistic, optimistic, or doubtful.
• 😀 Get familiar with reference questions, which require understanding the relationship between pronouns and the nouns they refer to.
• 😀 Expand your vocabulary by practicing synonym and antonym questions, which often appear in the test.
• 😀 Practice identifying specific information in the text, which is critical for answering questions that test detailed understanding.
• 😀 When answering main idea questions, read the first and last sentences of each paragraph to identify the key message.
• 😀 Eliminate answer options that are too general or too specific compared to the content of the passage to narrow down the choices.
• 😀 Use practice questions to apply the strategies learned, such as eliminating irrelevant options and focusing on the most relevant information.

Q & A

What is the structure of the English literacy subtest in the UTBK SNBT 2024?

The English literacy subtest consists of 20 questions, and you will have 30 minutes to complete them.

What are the common question types in the English literacy subtest?

The common question types include main idea or topic sentence, restatement of sentences, predicting paragraphs, author's attitude, reference, synonyms and antonyms, and specific information.

How can you answer questions related to the main idea or topic sentence?

To answer these questions, first read the first and last sentences of the paragraph. Then, identify the keywords that are repeatedly mentioned throughout the passage.

What should you do if the question asks for the main idea of the entire passage?

If the question asks for the main idea of the entire passage, you need to identify what is mainly discussed in the whole text, not just in a single paragraph.

What is the process of eliminating incorrect answer options?

To eliminate incorrect options, ensure that the answer reflects the overall theme of the text. Eliminate options that are too general or too specific to the passage.

What is the significance of understanding keywords in a passage?

Keywords are important because they guide you in identifying the main topic or idea being discussed throughout the passage, helping you focus on the correct answer.

How do you answer reference-related questions in the UTBK SNBT test?

For reference questions, it’s crucial to understand what pronouns like 'she', 'he', or 'they' refer to in the text, often relating to subjects or objects discussed earlier.

What role do synonyms and antonyms play in the English literacy subtest?

Synonyms and antonyms questions assess your vocabulary. Being familiar with different word meanings helps you choose the correct answer when words with similar or opposite meanings are used in the text.

What is the best strategy for answering questions about predicting paragraphs?

To answer predicting paragraph questions, focus on the context of the current paragraph and anticipate what information would logically come next or what preceded it.

Why is it important to understand the author's attitude toward the text?

Understanding the author’s attitude is crucial because it helps you determine whether the tone is optimistic, realistic, doubtful, or neutral, which is often the focus of specific questions.