What Note Completion questions test
It tests scanning for names, features, causes, examples and numbers and understanding how details sit under broader headings.
Step-by-step strategy
- 1Use headings and indentation to identify the topic of each blank.
- 2Predict the answer type and mark the word limit.
- 3Scan for the heading idea, then read its supporting sentences closely.
- 4Copy the shortest exact phrase that completes the note accurately.
Common traps to avoid
- Treating bullets as unrelated when they belong to one passage section.
- Adding explanatory words that break the limit.
- Missing units or qualifiers attached to numbers.
- Choosing a broad category when the note requests a specific example.
Timing advice
The compact layout makes these relatively quick: target 40–55 seconds per blank after locating the correct section.