What should you do when two answer choices seem supported by the passage for a stated-detail question?
QUESTION
What should you do first when a question asks, "According to the passage," before choosing an answer?
QUESTION
What is the best way to confirm that a detail is explicit rather than an inference?
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ANSWER
Verify that the wording is stated in the passage or clearly paraphrased. Confirmation relies on matching the detail to direct text or close rephrasing, distinguishing it from implied meanings.