Reading Tests: Restatements

A restatement says the same thing in different words. The meaning stays the same, but the words or grammar change. For example: "The shop closed early" can become "The shop did not stay open until the usual time."

First, find the main idea. Then change the key words to synonyms and change the sentence structure. Do not change the meaning. For example: "He is too tired to drive" can become "He is so tired that he cannot drive."

Read the original sentence slowly and note the key idea. Check each option for small changes, such as a different time, a different number or a stronger word. Remove options that change the meaning, then choose the closest one.