Factual Information Question TOEFL Reading

TOEFL iBT checks your inner academic ability by providing diverse questions and practices during the TOEFL Test. In the TOEFL Reading section, Factual Information Questions identify your understanding of English texts, and documents and then provide rewards to fulfil your dream score. Although the structure of the Factual Information Question is tricky, it is not hard for you if you have ideas of the whole patterns and structure of the questions. There are two types of Factual Information Questions including Factual Information Questions and Negative Factual Information Questions.

    In summary, the Factual Information Questions can focus on details, facts, definitions and other relevant information presented by the author in the reading passage. You can get a good score in this section just by understanding the main issues of the passage.  

Factual Information Questions: Key facts

         Factual Information Questions are about finding clear, specific facts in the passage. They might ask for details, definitions, or other information the author provides. These questions don't inquire about the passage's overall themes, and the answers are usually found in just a sentence or two.

How To Identify Factual Information Questions

It is easy to identify the Factual Information Questions in question papers. The question started with several words which is often seen all Factual Information Questions. 

For example

1. According to the paragraph, which of the following is true of X? Here X denoted one event or issue.

2. The author's description of X mentions which of the following?

3 According to the paragraph, X occurred because.....

4. According to the paragraph, X did Y because..... here Y means any issue or event.

5. The author's description of X mentions which of the following?

OK, Now check the questions and let's go to solve.

How to solve Factual Information Questions

Find the keywords. in the factual information questions, the Keyword means main event, issue or concept. It would be the name of something, part of something, opinion, reasons.

1. You should need to refer back to the passage in order to know what exactly is said about the subject of the question. 
2. You should replace the question's words from the passage.
3. Eliminate choices that present information that is contradicted in the passage.
4. Your choice should answer the specific question that was asked in the question.

 

Example

Passage Excerpt

    When creating artwork, artists encounter practical challenges. For instance, sculptures must maintain stability, involving an understanding of mass, weight distribution, and stress. Paintings require sturdy stretchers to keep the canvas taut and ensure the paint's durability. These issues can interfere with the artist's vision. An example from the early Italian Renaissance shows this: bronze horse statues with raised forelegs often had a cannonball under them to support the weight. This placement was dictated by the laws of physics rather than artistic intent. It became unnecessary when sculptors adopted stronger internal structures using iron braces, replacing the bronze cannonball.

According to the passage, why did sculptors in the early Italian Renaissance place cannonballs under bronze statues of horses with raised forelegs?

1. They began using a material that made the statues weigh less.
2. They found a way to strengthen the statues internally.
3. The aesthetic tastes of the public have changed over time.
4. The cannonballs added too much weight to the statues.

Correct Answer is 2: They found a way to strengthen the statues internally.

Explanation

This is because the passage mentions that the cannonball was initially placed under the horse statues to support the weight. However, sculptors later stopped using the cannonballs and instead "adopted stronger internal structures using iron braces," indicating that they found a way to make the statues more stable without relying on the cannonballs.

The other options are not correct for the following reasons:

They began using a material that made the statues weigh less. This is not mentioned in the passage. The change was related to the internal structure, not the material's weight.

The aesthetic tastes of the public have changed over time. The passage does not mention changes in aesthetic tastes as the reason for the change in the use of cannonballs.

The cannonballs added too much weight to the statues. While it's true that cannonballs added weight, the passage does not suggest that weight was the primary reason for the change. Instead, it was about improving the internal structure for stability.

Check Your Understanding 

Example

Passage Excerpt

    In the realm of wildlife conservation, protecting endangered species is a paramount concern. Endangered species are those that face a high risk of extinction, often due to habitat loss or poaching. Conservation efforts include creating protected habitats, breeding programs, and enacting laws to prevent their harm. One iconic example is the giant panda, which has faced the threat of extinction primarily due to the loss of its bamboo forest habitat. Conservationists have established panda reserves and conducted breeding programs to bolster their population. As a result, the giant panda is no longer classified as critically endangered but still requires ongoing efforts to ensure its survival.

 Questions

According to the passage, what is the primary reason for the endangerment of the giant panda species?

1. Illegal poaching and hunting.
2. Inadequate conservation laws.
3. Competition with other wildlife.
4. Loss of their natural bamboo forest habitat.

 

Explanation

The correct answer is 4: Loss of their natural bamboo forest habitat.

This is because the passage explicitly states that the giant panda's primary reason for endangerment is the loss of its bamboo forest habitat.

The other options are not correct because:

Illegal poaching and hunting are not mentioned as the primary reasons in the passage.

Inadequate conservation laws and Competition with other wildlife are not specified as the main cause of endangerment; habitat loss is emphasized.