MATCHING HEADING

MATCHING HEADING

by YOUR ADORABLE TUTOR

​A few things to know

• The task is to match between 5 and 7 headings to paragraphs in the text.

• If it is used for a reading passage, it will usually be the first set of questions.

• There are always more headings than paragraphs

• You may need to read the whole text or only a part of it

• Matching headings with paragraphs tests your ability to understand general information.

​Some pitfalls (common problems)

• Just because a paragraph contains the key word(s) of  a heading, it doesn’t mean that is the correct heading!

• ​Keep track of your notes and answers.

• ​Don’t accidentally use the same heading twice

• ​Keep track of your time

​TIPS! TIPS! TIPS!

​1. Do these questions first

​2. Try looking at the shortest paragraph(s) first.

​3. Read through the list of headings

​4. If there are two or three headings that are similar...

​5. Look for similar words/synonyms

​6. Move on if you are spending too much time and come back later

​7. Read the instructions. Check if you can use a heading more than once.

​8. Look always for the most general heading. This may be the first paragraph or the conclusion.

​Technique 1

Analyse the grammar and vocabulary in the headings​

​Technique 2

Search for connections between headings​

Advanced techniques​

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