How to Tackle Reading Comprehension

This section presents passages followed by questions about their content, structure, and purpose.

Key Skills

• Main Idea Identification: Find the central idea of the passage.
• Detail Recognition: Spot specific information and facts.
• Inference: Read between the lines to understand implied meanings.
• Author's Tone: Recognize the writer's attitude.

Tips for Success

• Skim the passage for structure before diving into details.
• Refer back to the passage; don't rely on memory alone.
• Eliminate clearly wrong answer choices.

Real-World Connection

The ability to comprehend and analyze written material is crucial for business reports, academic reading, and decision-making.