OET Reading Part C Strategy Guide
1. Author's Attitude / Opinion
What it asks: Understand the author's feelings or stance on a topic.
Strategy: Identify tone-indicating words (e.g., concerned, optimistic).
Elimination: Discard options with extreme language unless justified.
Example:
Text: "While the new protocol has shown promise, some practitioners remain skeptical about its widespread
implementation."
Q: What is the author's attitude?
Options: A. Completely supportive B. Skeptical C. Cautiously optimistic D. Indifferent
Correct: C. Cautiously optimistic
2. Purpose of a Paragraph or Sentence
What it asks: Determine why the author included a specific part.
Strategy: Look for transition words and understand function.
Elimination: Remove options that summarize content rather than explain purpose.
Example:
Text: "For instance, a study conducted in 2020 revealed..."
Q: Purpose?
Options: A. Introduce a topic B. Provide example C. Summarize D. Counter
Correct: B. Provide example
3. Inference or Implication
What it asks: Draw conclusions not directly stated.
Strategy: Read between the lines.
OET Reading Part C Strategy Guide
Elimination: Exclude unsupported or new facts.
Example:
Text: "Despite vaccine availability, outbreaks continue due to misinformation."
Q: What can be inferred?
Correct: B. Misinformation hinders efforts
4. Meaning of Word in Context
What it asks: Interpret word in the sentence.
Strategy: Use substitution and sentence context.
Elimination: Avoid dictionary definitions out of context.
Example:
Text: "...necessitating immediate intervention."
Q: Meaning of 'necessitating'?
Correct: C. Requiring
5. Comparison Between Two Opinions
What it asks: Identify differences or similarities.
Strategy: Compare side-by-side.
Elimination: Remove misattributed or same views.
Example:
Text: "Dr. Smith supports telemedicine; Dr. Jones is concerned."
Q: Difference?
Correct: B. Smith supports, Jones has reservations
OET Reading Part C Strategy Guide
6. Main Idea or Summary
What it asks: Find central idea.
Strategy: Use first/last sentence and repeated themes.
Elimination: Remove minor or new points.
Example:
Text: "EHRs have improved efficiency..."
Q: Main idea?
Correct: C. EHRs improve efficiency
7. Writer's Suggestion / Recommendation
What it asks: Find advice or recommendation.
Strategy: Look for 'should', 'must' etc.
Elimination: Remove unmentioned or contradicting advice.
Example:
Text: "Healthcare providers should engage in continuous education..."
Correct: C. Engage in ongoing education
8. Reference Meaning
What it asks: Understand reference of 'this', 'it', etc.
Strategy: Match to closest logical noun.
Elimination: Eliminate mismatched number or tense.
Example:
Text: "This has led to better satisfaction..."
Q: What does 'This' refer to?
OET Reading Part C Strategy Guide
Correct: C. Access to health records
