SAT Reading comprehension — strategies that raise scores

Read the question before the passage on short texts

On shorter SAT passages, previewing the question focuses attention on relevant lines. For longer paired passages, skim structure first — thesis, counterargument, conclusion.

Underline evidence, not everything

Highlighting entire paragraphs wastes time. Mark only lines that answer the current question — Digital SAT rewards precise textual evidence.

Eliminate two wrong answers aggressively

Two options are usually clearly wrong. Cross them mentally, then compare the remaining pair against the passage — tutoring builds this elimination habit under time pressure.

Grammar questions: read aloud silently

Many Writing questions sound wrong when read slowly. If a sentence feels awkward, trust that instinct and check subject–verb agreement and punctuation.

Build stamina with full modules

Reading fatigue appears in the second module. Practise two back-to-back timed sections weekly in the eight weeks before test day.

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