HSPT Verbal Skills

HSPT Verbal Skills focuses on enhancing vocabulary, reading comprehension, and verbal reasoning skills essential for success on the HSPT.

Vocabulary BuildingReading ComprehensionVerbal Reasoning
Context Clues and Word MeaningsCritical Reading and InferenceAnalogies and Word Relationships
Communicating EffectivelyUnderstanding Instructions and DirectionsSolving Word Problems
Process of EliminationTime Management
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Basic Concepts

Reading Comprehension

Understanding What You Read

Reading comprehension means making sense of what you read. It's about more than just reading the words—it's about understanding the story, facts, or ideas.

Key Skills

  • Identifying main ideas: What is the passage mostly about?
  • Finding details: What facts or examples support the main idea?
  • Making inferences: What can you figure out that isn't directly stated?

Tips for Success

  • Read the questions first: Knowing what to look for can help you focus.
  • Highlight or underline: Mark important details as you go.
  • Summarize: After reading, try to explain the passage in your own words.

Everyday Benefits

Good reading comprehension helps you follow instructions, enjoy stories, and understand news articles—all skills you'll use for life!

Examples

  • After reading a story about a lost dog, you can explain why the main character is sad.

  • You recognize that 'the clouds darkened' hints that rain is coming, even if it isn’t stated.

In a Nutshell

Comprehending what you read is key to answering questions correctly.

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Verbal Reasoning