The factual information questions in the TOEFL test ask you to locate specific details in a reading passage. These questions are usually phrased as "wh-" questions, such as "who," "what," "when," "where," and "why." They require you to find factual information like names, dates, places, and events from the passage. These questions may be straightforward, but they can be tricky if you don't read the passage carefully or if you confuse the details with similar ones.
Synonyms are often used in place of the exact words used in the question or answer options. That's why it's important to recognize synonyms when reading the passage and underlining keywords that might be relevant to the question. By doing this, you can quickly and accurately locate the information you need to answer the questions.
In the following sections, we will introduce some effective strategies and practice activities to help you improve your performance in factual information questions.