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    Invariably, you'll see adverbs on the TOEFL
    • Nov 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    Invariably, you'll see adverbs on the TOEFL

    What is an adverb? It's kind of like an adjective. An adjective describes a noun. An adverb describes a verb. Why am I talking about...
    Are Synonyms an Uphill Battle?
    • Jan 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    Are Synonyms an Uphill Battle?

    I can't tell you how important it is to study word groups. When you come across a word such as "slope," for example, look up other...
    Reading Main Idea Summary Tip
    • May 28, 2018
    • 2 min

    Reading Main Idea Summary Tip

    In this question, you will see one MAIN IDEA SUMMARY statement. Below that, you will then see 6 more statements. The question asks you to...
    NOT/EXCEPT Question #Practice
    • Mar 9, 2018
    • 1 min

    NOT/EXCEPT Question #Practice

    Read the following paragraph, then answer the question. Historically, there has been a myth that killer whales attack humans. However,...
    Traps in the TOEFL Inference Question Part 2
    • Feb 27, 2018
    • 3 min

    Traps in the TOEFL Inference Question Part 2

    Just when you think you know how to avoid common traps in the Inference Question, another trap appears and you fall in it selecting the...
    Paraphrase Problems? Get Help from the Comma
    • Feb 21, 2018
    • 1 min

    Paraphrase Problems? Get Help from the Comma

    The Paraphrase Question on the TOEFL Reading Question can be tricky. It's important to focus on the key words in the sentence. Understand...
    What does it mean to 'infer' or 'imply'?
    • Jan 8, 2018
    • 2 min

    What does it mean to 'infer' or 'imply'?

    The Inference Question on the TOEFL reads: Based on the passage, which of the following can be inferred? The Inference Question on the...
    Traps in the TOEFL Inference Question Part 1
    • Dec 18, 2017
    • 3 min

    Traps in the TOEFL Inference Question Part 1

    Watch out where you walk in TOEFL because this test loves traps! TOEFL traps are answer choices that are meant to trick you. They look...
    Is being alone the same as being lonely?
    • Dec 3, 2017
    • 3 min

    Is being alone the same as being lonely?

    Alone and lonely are not exactly the same. Lonely is used to express a negative emotion. Alone is used to describe a situation when there...
    Context Clues and Vocabulary
    • Nov 12, 2017
    • 1 min

    Context Clues and Vocabulary

    Look carefully at punctuation and context clues to figure out the meaning of vocabulary words. The comma can be especially helpful.
    Why is the Inference Question So Frustrating?
    • Oct 30, 2017
    • 2 min

    Why is the Inference Question So Frustrating?

    Sometimes the TOEFL Inference Question can make you crazy! You think you've selected the correct answer, but then you go to check the...
    If two answers are similar, they both can't be right!
    • Oct 23, 2017
    • 2 min

    If two answers are similar, they both can't be right!

    When you are searching for the correct answer to a question, take a bird’s eye perspective on all four of the answer choices. Observe...
    Eliminate Extreme Answer Choices
    • Oct 2, 2017
    • 2 min

    Eliminate Extreme Answer Choices

    TOEFL never likes to get too extreme. I don't like extreme weather! I don't enjoy it when the weather is freezing cold or when it is...
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