Detail and Fact-Finding Questions

This practice set focuses on questions that ask you to locate specific information stated in the passage — dates, numbers, names, definitions, or explicit claims. These are the most straightforward comprehension questions, but speed and precision are essential.

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Quick-Reference Strategy

1. Read the question first. Identify the specific detail being asked about.
2. Scan for keywords. Look for names, numbers, dates, or distinctive terms from the question.
3. Read the relevant sentence(s) carefully. The answer is usually stated directly or in a close paraphrase.
4. Match precisely. The correct option will closely reflect the passage wording. Beware of options that are close but subtly different.

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Focus Notes

Types of Detail Questions

Type	What You Look For
Factual recall	"According to the passage, what is...?" → Find the exact detail
Numerical detail	"How many / what percentage / what year...?" → Find the specific number
Definition	"The passage defines X as...?" → Find where the term is explained
Attribution	"Who said/did/proposed X?" → Find the person or group named

Speed Tips for Detail Questions