Which technique helps quickly locate information in a reading passage?

• A. Read every word in order.
• B. Memorize unrelated facts.
• C. Skim only the title.
• D. Use keyword technique to locate information.

Answer: (D)

Locating information quickly comes from scanning for keywords rather than reading every word. This is the keyword technique: identify the specific terms, names, dates, or numbers in the question, then search the passage for those exact words or close synonyms. As you skim, you pause at the first occurrence of a keyword and read just enough around it to confirm it contains the needed detail. This targeted approach saves time and helps you verify the answer efficiently. Reading every word in order is slow and unnecessary when you know what to look for, memorizing unrelated facts won’t help you find a detail, and skimming only the title won’t reveal the specific information contained in the text.