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Matching Headings: Topic Sentence Identification & Distractor Traps
How to identify global paragraph themes in under 8 minutes without falling for keyword traps.
## The Heading Matching Protocol
Matching Headings tests your comprehension of the **global main purpose** of a paragraph, rather than minor isolated details.
### Step-by-Step Procedure:
1. **Read Headings First**: Underline the core concept of each heading.
2. **Identify Distractor Pairs**: If Heading *iii* and Heading *vii* look similar, one is usually a specific detail trap.
3. **Analyze the Opening & Closing Sentences**: Read the first two and final sentence of paragraph [A].
4. **Formulate a 3-Word Summary**: What was the author's primary goal in this paragraph?
5. **Match and Eliminate**: Cross off used headings.
Interactive 5-Question Strategy Quiz
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A common trap in Matching Headings is:
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If you are stuck between two plausible headings for Paragraph B, you should:
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Can a single heading be used more than once?
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What should you do with headings that have already been matched?
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If Paragraph C describes problems with solar batteries, the best heading would be:
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