Question Focus: Size and storage location
Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN
Passage Reference: Fortunately, most chargers are very small and lightweight, even smaller than most cell phones, so they're easy to carry with you and could easily store in a car's glove compartment, a purse or backpack. They typically weigh no more than a couple of ounces.
Why this is correct: The passage says the charger can be stored in a car's glove compartment, not inside a glove. The passage does not discuss gloves or fitting inside a glove at all.
Common Mistake: Students often mark this TRUE because they see the word glove compartment and assume it means glove. This is a Context shift trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'store in a car's glove compartment' = Statement: 'fit inside a glove'
Tips: Do not change the object. A glove compartment is not the same thing as a glove.
Key Vocabulary:
- glove compartment = small storage space in a car
- lightweight = not heavy
Question Focus: How the charger is used
Correct Answer: FALSE
Passage Reference: To give the phone's battery its power, you'll need to turn the crank vigorously. Most wind-up charger instructions say to crank at a rate of two revolutions per second.
Why this is correct: The passage clearly says the crank must be turned vigorously, which is the opposite of gently. This is a direct contradiction.
Common Mistake: Some students miss the word vigorously and choose NOT GIVEN. But the passage clearly states the opposite, so this is a Contradiction trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'turn the crank vigorously' = Statement: 'rotated gently'
Tips: When you see an adverb like gently, always check if the passage describes the manner of the action.
Key Vocabulary:
- vigorously = with a lot of energy
- rotate = turn around
Question Focus: Difference between standby time and call time
Correct Answer: FALSE
Passage Reference: Depending on the model, you can get 25-30 minutes of extra standby power to a cell phone after just a few minutes of solid cranking. You should only be able to get about 6 minutes of call time from the same amount of exercise.
Why this is correct: The 25-30 minutes refers to standby power, not call time. The passage clearly says call time is only about 6 minutes.
Common Mistake: Students often confuse standby time with call time and choose TRUE. This is a Partial truth trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: '25-30 minutes of extra standby power' = Statement: '25-30 minutes more call time'
Tips: Always check what the number refers to. Time figures often describe different things.
Key Vocabulary:
- standby = phone is on but not used
- call time = time spent talking
Question Focus: Charging and talking at the same time
Correct Answer: TRUE
Passage Reference: If you have a hands free set like a Bluetooth earpiece, you can even hold the charger and talk at the same time. This allows you to talk and provide a charge continuously.
Why this is correct: The passage directly states that you can talk and provide a charge continuously while using the charger.
Common Mistake: Some students think this sounds unrealistic and choose FALSE. This is an Overthinking trap. Trust the text.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'talk and provide a charge continuously' = Statement: 'charge your phone while having a conversation'
Tips: If the passage clearly says it, do not question it based on real life opinions.
Key Vocabulary:
- hands free = without holding the phone
- continuously = without stopping
Question Focus: How adapters are obtained
Correct Answer: NOT GIVEN
Passage Reference: Fortunately, many wind-up cell phone chargers come with adapters that fit most phones so you should be able to find the right charge input.
Why this is correct: The passage says adapters come with the charger. It does not say anything about purchasing adapters separately.
Common Mistake: Students assume adapters must be bought and mark TRUE. This adds information not in the passage, a Not Given trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'come with adapters' = Statement: 'can be purchased'
Tips: Do not add ideas like buying or selling unless the passage clearly mentions them.
Key Vocabulary:
- adapter = connector for different devices
- fit = be suitable
Question Focus: Use of the LED light
Correct Answer: TRUE
Passage Reference: Some models, such as the Sidewinder, even have a built-in LED light that will work after a few seconds of cranking. This feature could be helpful in the event you've lost your phone and there's no other available illumination.
Why this is correct: The passage explicitly says the LED light could be helpful if you've lost your phone.
Common Mistake: Some students miss the final sentence and choose NOT GIVEN. This is a Wrong section trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'helpful in the event you've lost your phone' = Statement: 'could help you if you lose your phone'
Tips: Read to the end of the paragraph. Important answers are often in the last sentence.
Key Vocabulary:
- illumination = light
- event = situation
Question Focus: Ease of using the LED light
Correct Answer: FALSE
Passage Reference: Some models, such as the Sidewinder, even have a built-in LED light that will work after a few seconds of cranking.
Why this is correct: If the light works after a few seconds, it is not difficult to illuminate. The statement says the opposite of the passage.
Common Mistake: Students may think 'cranking' sounds hard and choose TRUE. This is a Contradiction trap.
Paraphrasing: Passage: 'work after a few seconds of cranking' = Statement: 'difficult to illuminate'
Tips: Short time phrases like a few seconds usually suggest something is easy.
Key Vocabulary:
- illuminate = light up
- cranking = turning the handle
General Tips:
- TFNG statements follow passage order. Use where you found the last answer to locate the next one faster.
- To choose FALSE, you must see a clear opposite idea in the passage. If it is not there, choose NOT GIVEN.
- Be very careful with small word changes like standby vs call. These often create traps.
- Do not add your own logic or real world knowledge. Only use what the passage says.
