What Matching Sentence Endings questions test
It tests detailed comprehension, relationships such as cause and effect, and recognition of paraphrased conclusions.
Step-by-step strategy
- 1Read each beginning and predict its grammatical and logical continuation.
- 2Eliminate endings that cannot fit grammatically before consulting the text.
- 3Locate the beginning’s idea in passage order and identify what the text says next.
- 4Test the complete sentence for exact meaning, not merely a plausible general statement.
Common traps to avoid
- Choosing an ending that is grammatically smooth but unsupported.
- Matching repeated vocabulary while missing a reversed cause or comparison.
- Assuming every ending is used.
- Forgetting that beginnings usually follow passage order.
Timing advice
Use grammar to shrink the option list quickly, then spend about one minute confirming each match in the passage.