Reading Practice Question

Question

A learner is comparing two similar concepts for the TOEFL iBT involving discussion post in Reading. What should the candidate understand? (Item 173)

Answer choices

1. A. The best answer is to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression for the discussion post scenario.
2. B. Use the most complex option even when a simpler compliant action directly solves the problem.
3. C. Apply a rule from a different domain even though the exam objective is different.
4. D. Choose the option that sounds familiar even if it does not fit the scenario.

Correct Answer

A. The best answer is to select the response that best supports accurate academic comprehension, integration, and clear English expression for the discussion post scenario.

Explanation

The correct answer is A because discussion post 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: easy
• Domain: Reading
• Objective: discussion post

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