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Reading Skill - Difficult Sentences

Lucas Fink
Lesson by Lucas Fink
Magoosh Expert

This is the last lesson of the section

Table of contents

Reading Section (2026 Version)
Summary
Mastering TOEFL reading passages involves strategic reading rather than understanding every word or sentence.
  • You don't need to understand every part of the text, just the parts that help answer the questions.
  • Academic reading passages are dense, but only a few questions are asked, some of which focus solely on specific vocabulary.
  • Reread and analyze a sentence only if it's clearly related to a question and you have enough time.
  • Use context and logical thinking to guess the big ideas, even if you don't understand every word.
  • Focus on the main topic and organizational hints like transition words to guide your understanding.
Chapters
00:00
The Essence of TOEFL Reading
01:14
Analyzing Sentences and Time Management
02:22
Contextual Clues and Logical Guessing