Reading Comprehension & Verbal Analysis
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Passage Structure & Main Idea Extraction
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Reading comprehension passages in the Bocconi UG test cover economics, history, science, and philosophy.
- Pivot words signal shifts in argument: "However", "Nevertheless", "In contrast", "Despite".
- Main idea choices must encompass the whole passage, not just one supporting paragraph.
- Distractor types: Too broad, too narrow, opposite of text, or unstated in text.
- Identify the topic sentence of each paragraph.
- Pay close attention to contrast transition words.
- Match answer choices directly against line references in the text.
Exam strategy
Focus on understanding underlying concepts — exam questions test application, not memorization.
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