Factual Information
Identify information that is explicitly stated in the passage. Factual information questions ask the test takers to recognize information that was directly stated in a small part of the passage. They do not ask about general themes or ideas, rather they focus on information that appears only once in the passage. They may deal with major ideas, supporting details, or definitions and they generally focus on who, what, when, where, or why regarding actual events, individuals, etc.
Study Tip
❖ The correct answer is usually paraphrased from the text. ❖ Watch out for specific numbers mentioned in the text, for they are often used as distractors. ❖ Extreme words such as "always" or "never" can also be distractors.
Completion rate
- 2~5 questions per passage