Read the question carefully
Identify the claim being made, including words such as all, only, always or first. These words can make a statement much stronger than the evidence in the passage.
True, False or Not Given
True means the passage supports the statement. False means it contradicts the statement. Not Given means the passage does not establish the required information. Do not use your personal knowledge to fill a gap.
Keep an evidence note
When you review, point to the sentence that supports or contradicts the answer. For Not Given, identify the information that is missing. An explanation is more useful than remembering the answer letter.
One focused practice task
Read this original practice passage, then check the statements against it.
A small neighbourhood library in Faisalabad introduced a book-sharing shelf near its entrance. The idea came from a group of local readers who wanted people to exchange books without arranging a formal library loan. Visitors may leave a book and take another, but taking a book does not require leaving one on the same day.
During the first month, volunteers checked the shelf every Saturday. They removed damaged copies and grouped the remaining books by broad subject. The volunteers noticed that children’s stories were taken more quickly than gardening books, although they did not keep a record of each visitor’s age.
After six weeks, the library moved the shelf closer to the reception desk so that staff could answer questions about the exchange. Opening hours stayed the same. The organisers plan to collect feedback before deciding whether to add a second shelf.
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Prepared 24 October 2026 · AI-assisted original draft; independent bilingual and exam-specialist review pending. Prepare a correction report.