SAT Subject Test in Spanish

The SAT Subject Test in Spanish assesses students' proficiency in the Spanish language through reading and writing.

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Basic Concepts

Reading Comprehension in Spanish

What is Reading Comprehension?

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret written Spanish. This skill is essential for the SAT Subject Test in Spanish, as many questions will ask you to analyze short passages, identify main ideas, and infer meaning from context.

Key Components

  • Identifying Main Ideas: Focus on the general meaning of the text.
  • Understanding Details: Look for supporting facts, dates, and names.
  • Making Inferences: Sometimes, you need to "read between the lines" to grasp the implied meaning.
  • Vocabulary in Context: Use clues in the sentence or passage to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tips for Success

  • Read the entire passage before answering questions.
  • Underline or note important details as you read.
  • Be aware of question words (qué, quién, cuándo, dónde, por qué, cómo).

Practice Makes Perfect

The more you read in Spanish, the easier it becomes to spot main ideas and details quickly.

Examples

  • A short story about a family's vacation, followed by questions about the main idea and specific details.

  • A newspaper article about environmental issues, with questions asking you to infer the author's opinion.

In a Nutshell

Reading comprehension is understanding, interpreting, and analyzing Spanish passages.

Key Terms

Inferencia
Una conclusión basada en evidencia y razonamiento, no declarada explícitamente en el texto.
Detalles
Información específica que apoya la idea principal.
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