Example
The passage:
The words "capital" and "capitol" are confused in spelling and in meaning by a lot of people who try to use them. Both their spellings and their meanings are quite closely related. A "capital" is the location of the center of government, while a "capitol" is the actual building where the government officials meet. Thus, in the United States, for example, the Capitol building is located in Washington, D.C., which is the capital city of the United States.
The question:
Where in the passage does the author define the word "capital"?
A. Lines 1-2 B. Lines 3-4 C. Line 5 D. Line 6
To answer this question, you should skim for the word capital and then look for its meaning A capital is the location of the center of government, and this definition is given in the third line. Answer B. is therefore the best answer to this question.
The following chart outlines the key information that you should remember when you are trying to determine where in the passage something is found:
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