Passage Reference: There is plenty to do just outside of the Carnegie Mellon campus in Oakland, Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. The Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of History are right down the street. Not to mention the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens that will make even a winter day look alive.

Common Mistake: Some students choose Bike It because it talks about trails. This is a Context shift trap because trails are for cycling, not gardens.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'Botanical Gardens' = Statement: 'public gardens'

Tips: Look for specific place names that clearly match the activity in the statement.

Key Vocabulary:

• conservatory = large greenhouse
• botanical = related to plants

Question Focus: Direct reference - Strip District is named

Passage Reference: It's not free, but many Carnegie Mellon students use a cab to travel to places like the South Side and the Strip District. People's Cab Co.

Why this is correct: The answer is Cab It because the passage directly says students use a cab to travel to the Strip District. A cab is also suitable for going with friends.

Common Mistake: Some students choose Bus It because buses are public transport. This is a Wrong section trap because the bus paragraph never mentions the Strip District.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'travel to places like the Strip District' = Statement: 'go to Strip District'

Tips: When a place name appears in the statement, scan for the same name in the passage.

Key Vocabulary:

• cab = taxi
• district = area of a city

Question Focus: Synonym match - 'have a rest' = 'ready for a break'

Passage Reference: Bring your bike to campus. It's great exercise and there are plenty of free parking spaces (racks) available near class. And when you're ready for a break from hitting the books, there are loads of trails to ride throughout the city. C.

Why this is correct: The answer is Bike It because the passage says cycling is good when you are ready for a break from hitting the books, which means resting from studying.

Common Mistake: Some students choose Walk It because it sounds relaxing. This is a Paraphrase trap because only biking is linked to taking a break from studying.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'a break from hitting the books' = Statement: 'have a rest from studying'

Tips: Watch for informal phrases like 'hitting the books' and translate them into simple meaning.

Key Vocabulary:

• hitting the books = studying hard
• break = rest

Question Focus: Paraphrase - 'private transport' = 'borrowing the family car'

Passage Reference: It's about as close as you can get to borrowing the family car. Zipcars are located on and around campus and in several other locations in Pittsburgh. To use them, you sign up for an account online and get a card. When you need to get somewhere, book a reservation for one of the Zipcars online and then use your card to unlock the doors during the reserved time

Why this is correct: The answer is Zip It because it is described as being like borrowing the family car, which means private and convenient transport.

Common Mistake: Some students choose Cab It because it is private. This is a Partial truth trap because cabs are private but not described as especially convenient like Zipcars.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'borrowing the family car' = Statement: 'private form of transport'

Tips: Descriptions comparing something to a car usually suggest privacy and convenience.

Key Vocabulary:

• reserve = book in advance
• unlock = open with a key or card

Question Focus: Direct reference - eateries in Squirrel Hill

Passage Reference: There is plenty to do just outside of the Carnegie Mellon campus in Oakland, Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. The Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of History are right down the street. Not to mention the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens that will make even a winter day look alive. Squirrel Hill and Shadyside shopping and eateries are within a 20-minute walk from campus. E.

Why this is correct: The answer is Walk It because the passage mentions eateries in Squirrel Hill that are within walking distance.

Common Mistake: Some students choose Cab It to go somewhere to eat. This is a Context shift trap because the eating places are specifically linked to walking.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'eateries' = Statement: 'have something to eat'

Tips: Food words like 'eateries' often directly answer questions about eating.

Key Vocabulary:

• eateries = places to eat
• within = inside a distance

Question Focus: Synonym match - 'get fitter' = 'great exercise'

Passage Reference: Bring your bike to campus. It's great exercise and there are plenty of free parking spaces (racks) available near class.

Why this is correct: The answer is Bike It because cycling is described as great exercise, which helps you get fitter.

Common Mistake: Some students choose Walk It because walking is also exercise. This is a Partial truth trap because only biking is clearly described as exercise.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'great exercise' = Statement: 'get a little fitter'

Tips: Match fitness-related statements with explicit exercise words in the passage.

Key Vocabulary:

• exercise = physical activity
• fitter = healthier

Question Focus: Direct reference - Museum of History is named

Passage Reference: There is plenty to do just outside of the Carnegie Mellon campus in Oakland, Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. The Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Museum of History are right down the street.

Why this is correct: The answer is Walk It because the passage directly mentions the Carnegie Museum of History as a place you can walk to.

Common Mistake: Some students choose Bus It to reach museums. This is a Wrong section trap because the museum is linked to walking, not buses.

Paraphrasing: Passage: 'Museum of History' = Statement: 'Museum of History'

Tips: When the wording is exactly the same, trust the direct match.

Key Vocabulary:

• museum = place with exhibitions
• right down the street = very close

General Tips:

• Matching Features questions can jump around the passage, so scan for key words instead of reading line by line.
• Options can be used more than once, so do not cross them off after one answer.
• Look for place names like museums or districts first. They are easy anchors.
• Focus on meaning, not just similar words. Always check the full sentence.