What is the purpose of the 'key word' technique?

• A. Memorize all keywords from the passage.
• B. Focus on synonyms only.
• C. Identify keywords in questions and locate corresponding information in the passage.
• D. Ignore question wording.

Answer: (C)

The purpose of the key word technique is to identify keywords in the question and locate the corresponding information in the passage. By pulling out the important terms from the question and then scanning the text for those exact words, you’m guided straight to the relevant section, making it faster and more accurate to find the answer. This approach works because test writers often anchor questions to specific parts of the passage using the same terms, so matching those words helps you verify the correct support in context rather than guess. Relying on memorizing every keyword is impractical, and focusing only on synonyms can miss the exact match the question is built around. Ignoring the question wording removes the navigational aid that makes this technique effective.