How to Approach
1
Find the Main Point
Use one of the three ways below: conclusion indicators, process of elimination, or the Why Test.
2
Note the Details
Can you put it in your own words without looking back? Say your noun, verb, and predicate clearly.
3
Find the Best Match
Find the answer choice that best captures it.
Three Ways to Find the Main Point
1 · Conclusion Indicators
If you spot one of these, the sentence it introduces is the conclusion.
Therefore
Thus
Hence
So
Consequently
It follows that
This shows that
This means that
We can conclude that
It can be properly inferred that
2 · Process of Elimination
No conclusion indicator? Look for a premise indicator instead. Whatever it supports is the conclusion.
Because
Since
For
After all
Given that
Due to the fact that
This is supported by
The reason is that
As indicated by
This is evidenced by
3 · The Why Test
When there are no indicator words, take two sentences and plug them into this template:
"Because [Sentence A], therefore [Sentence B]."
✓ If the logical flow makes sense → Sentence B is the conclusion.
↻ If it doesn't make sense → flip them and try again.
The Why Test is the game-changer.
It works even when there are zero indicator words. Practice it until it becomes automatic.