A transformation must preserve the original meaning while using the supplied key word unchanged.
Identify the structure being tested and count the words in the gap according to the task instructions.
Check tense, negatives and the relationship between subjects.
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It is too cold to swim becomes It is not warm enough to swim.
Moderate / Add a little
They started working an hour ago and are still working becomes They have been working for an hour.
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A transformation must preserve the original meaning while using the supplied key word unchanged. Identify the structure being tested and count the words in the gap according to the task instructions. Check tense, negatives and the relationship between subjects. A fluent sentence can still be wrong if it changes meaning.
Analyse the meaning that must remain the same before changing the form. Identify tense, subject, degree and attitude. In reading, follow reference and argument across sentence boundaries. A good answer fits the surrounding discourse, not only a local word pattern. Test your choice by reconstructing the whole passage and checking the logical sequence. These lessons introduce core strategies but are not a complete inventory of all examinable language structures.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Locate evidence for the question, then distinguish what the writer states from what can reasonably be inferred.
Evaluative vocabulary and contrast often reveal attitude.
An option may repeat a phrase but distort the writer's point.
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Despite its flaws introduces a qualified positive view.
Moderate / Add a little
A writer may mention a criticism to challenge it.
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Locate evidence for the question, then distinguish what the writer states from what can reasonably be inferred. Evaluative vocabulary and contrast often reveal attitude. An option may repeat a phrase but distort the writer's point. Check the whole paragraph before choosing, especially when the question concerns purpose rather than a fact.
Analyse the meaning that must remain the same before changing the form. Identify tense, subject, degree and attitude. In reading, follow reference and argument across sentence boundaries. A good answer fits the surrounding discourse, not only a local word pattern. Test your choice by reconstructing the whole passage and checking the logical sequence. These lessons introduce core strategies but are not a complete inventory of all examinable language structures.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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For a missing paragraph or sentence, track pronouns, time and the argument.
Check the text before and after the insertion.
In multiple matching, search for the precise experience, opinion or detail requested across different sections.
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Such a decision must refer to a previously described choice.
Moderate / Add a little
On the other hand introduces a contrasting aspect.
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For a missing paragraph or sentence, track pronouns, time and the argument. Check the text before and after the insertion. In multiple matching, search for the precise experience, opinion or detail requested across different sections. Expect paraphrase, and avoid attaching one contributor's experience to another.
Analyse the meaning that must remain the same before changing the form. Identify tense, subject, degree and attitude. In reading, follow reference and argument across sentence boundaries. A good answer fits the surrounding discourse, not only a local word pattern. Test your choice by reconstructing the whole passage and checking the logical sequence. These lessons introduce core strategies but are not a complete inventory of all examinable language structures.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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