Study Strategies
## Harnessing the Power of Clues
Look for hints in the words and sentences around a question. The author often
gives clues, even if the answer isn’t obvious.
- Read before and after the tricky word or phrase.
- Look for signal words like 'however,' 'because,' or 'unlike.'
- Use context to make your best guess, even if you’re unsure of the exact definition.
This makes even tough vocabulary and inference questions easier.
Examples
- Spotting 'although' in a sentence hints that the meaning is the opposite of what you expect.
- Identifying a list of examples helps you guess the meaning of an unfamiliar word.