Academic Skills Practice Question

Question

A candidate is reviewing a practice scenario for the TOEFL iBT involving cause and effect in Academic Skills. Which option best reduces risk or error? (Item 178)

Answer choices

1. A. Treat all similar terms as interchangeable without checking the scenario context.
2. B. The best answer is to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression for the cause and effect scenario.
3. C. Choose an answer that removes accountability from the responsible professional.
4. D. Escalate only after taking irreversible action without reviewing the facts.

Correct Answer

B. The best answer is to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression for the cause and effect scenario.

Explanation

The correct answer is B because cause and effect 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: medium
• Domain: Academic Skills
• Objective: cause and effect

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