📝 IELTS Exam Prep

When approaching 'Matching Headings' questions in the IELTS Reading test, what is the most effective initial strategy for paragraphs that seem to have multiple plausible headings?

A Read all headings first and then skim each paragraph for keywords.
B Read the first and last sentences of each paragraph to identify the main idea.
C Match the most obvious headings first, then revisit the remaining paragraphs and headings.
D Thoroughly read every word of each paragraph before looking at any headings.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Matching the most obvious headings first reduces the number of options, making it easier to deduce the less obvious matches through a process of elimination and more focused reading for the remaining paragraphs and headings.

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