Becoming a Better Reader

The Reading section challenges your ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written passages across literature, history, social studies, and science.

Key Skills

• Finding Main Ideas: Identify the central point of a passage or paragraph.
• Interpreting Evidence: Use specific lines to justify answers.
• Understanding Vocabulary in Context: Figure out word meanings based on how they're used.
• Drawing Inferences: Read between the lines for implied meanings.

Tips for Success

• Skim questions first to know what to look for.
• Annotate the passage to keep track of important points.
• Watch out for trap answers that sound right but aren’t supported by the text.

Real-World Application

Strong reading skills help you analyze news articles, understand contracts, and communicate more clearly in everyday life.