Reading Comprehension Test-Taking Strategies

You should read the whole passage before you read the questions.

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You should read the whole passage, not skip parts.

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You should skim through a passage.

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An author's tone is usually positive.

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An author's attitude expresses approval or disapproval over the subject.

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Main ideas are usually stated directly.

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The author's purpose is most likely found in the first sentence.

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A good way to answer a vocabulary question is to look for antonyms.

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You should not underline or circle key words as you read the passage or the questions as this annotation takes too much time.

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It is not important to use your background knowledge; the passage will provide all the information you need to know.

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You should always set a purpose for reading to get yourself immediately engaged in the next.

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Never choose an answer that has any incorrect information.

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For main idea questions, refer back to the first and second sentence of a paragraph.

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The three types of questions you will see are:
Right There Questions
Think and Search Questions
On Your Own Questions

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When reading paired passages, look for a common theme.

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On multiple choice questions...
1. Eliminate all answers you know are wrong. Make your best guess.
2. Then place a dot next to the question so you can go back to it if you have extra time.

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The following question uses a semicolon correctly:

On the ECA, do not leave any questions blank; because they will count against you.

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Leave questions blank that you don't know the answer to.

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Read the following question to see if the semicolon is used correctly:

Do not skip parts of the passage; read the entire passage carefully.

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I believe I am well prepared for the ECA.

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