SAT Reading Test Tips and Tricks Review

When skimming for the main idea(s) of a passage, which of the following sections should the reader focus on?

• introductory paragraph and body paragraphs

• introductory paragraph, conclusion paragraph, & first and last sentences of each body paragraph

• conclusion paragraph

• conclusion paragraph & first and last sentences of each body paragraph

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For slower readers, what is a good strategy-when jumping to the questions-to use for passages with line numbers?

• NEVER skip the passage! Always read it first!

• Answer the questions about the main ideas of the passage first and then move on to the small details questions later.

• Read and annotate the passage first, skim the annotations, and then answer the questions.

• Answer the questions about the small details in the passage first and then move on to the main idea questions later.

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For readers who become easily distracted, which strategy would be the MOST helpful in keeping these readers focused while trying to understand the passage?

• Underline the most important sentence in each paragraph.

• Reread the entire passage after the first time.

• Summarize every paragraph.

• Summarize the entire passage based upon memory.

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How many minutes is the SAT Reading Test?

• 35

• 65

• 50

• 45

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How many questions are on the SAT Reading Test?

• 60

• 30

• 120

• 52

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For readers who obsess over a certain portion of the SAT which of the following strategies will help with time management?

• Skim the text.

• Focus and find the most important details in the passage.

• Watch the clock while noting the time.

• Focus on the introductory and concluding paragraphs of the passage.

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True or False?

Spending 17 minutes on a reading passage is the perfect amount of time.

• False. People should take no more than 20 minutes on a passage.

• True. 17 minutes is a good amount of time.

• False. People should spend no more than 12 minutes on a passage.

• Who cares how much time you spend? Take your time!

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Where is the main idea located in a reading passage?

• The main idea is nearly always located in the first half of the passage, along with the most important questions.

• The main idea is nearly always located in the second half of the passage, along with the most important questions.

• The main idea is nearly always located in the middle of the passage while the most important questions are in the first half.

• The main idea is nearly always located in the second half of the passage while the most important questions are in the first half.

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Which of the following strategies is recommended for slow readers when reading the second half of the passage?

• Skim the first half of the passage and carefully read the second half for the main idea.

• Carefully read the ENTIRE passage word for word.

• Reread the first half and second half of the passage twice each time.

• Skim the second half of the passage once the main idea is identified from the first half.

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True or False?

Extreme answers, which often include words like never or always, is usually the correct answer choice.

• True

• False

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