Academic Skills Practice Question

Question

A learner is comparing two similar concepts for the TOEFL iBT involving note-taking in Academic Skills. Which answer is best? (Item 160)

Answer choices

1. A. Ignore the issue because speed is more important than documentation or accuracy.
2. B. Assume the requirement applies only when the customer specifically asks about it.
3. C. Prioritize convenience over safety, compliance, or accurate reasoning.
4. D. The best answer is to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression for the note-taking scenario.

Correct Answer

D. The best answer is to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression for the note-taking scenario.

Explanation

The correct answer is D because note-taking is tested by asking candidates to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression. The distractors reflect common exam mistakes: ignoring context, using informal shortcuts, skipping verification, or applying a rule from the wrong domain.

Question details

• Difficulty: hard
• Domain: Academic Skills
• Objective: note-taking

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