What is the best strategy to get all the long reading comprehension questions right on the SAT?
August 5th, 2009 | 
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Hi and welcome to my blog,
I opened this blog to help anyone who is preparing for his SAT.
I remember myself when I started - I was so lost and in such a panic.
Luckily I got this great SAT guide that helped me a lot . So study hard and good luck!
By the way, Which is easier SAT or ACT?
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The ACT is easier. That test does not penalize you for guessing, and your chances of guessing a right answer are greater for the ACT. The science section on the ACT is rather unpleasant though, and requires the test taker to know how to read charts and graphs well. Still, I’d take it over the SAT any day.
Good strategies for the reading comprehension are to read with a pencil in your hand. Underline or circle the thesis, and the main ideas of each paragraph, as well as things you think might be important. It’s also helpful to read the questions over quickly before you even begin reading the passage, this helps to see what areas of the reading you’ll need to focus on.
Good luck on your tests.
I’m not sure which test is easier, but the key to long reading comprehension passages is to look at the questions first. That way, you know what to look for as you are reading.
If you’re good at math, the SAT. If you’re good at English, the ACT. OK, first you don’t read the whole passage. Look at the questions that refer to specific lines such as "what does the word ______ mean in line 68". Then go read a little before and after the line referred to, to get a good idea of the context. After all of those ?’s, take your time and cross out the answer choices you’re sure are incorrect. Still don’t know? you gotta guess.
Like an earlier answerer said, don’t read the entire passage. Skim through it the first time. Then go to the questions. If the questions refer to a specific section of the text, go back and read just that paragraph carefully so you can answer the question.
Also, increase your reading speed by reading a lot of everything – internet, newspapers, books, whatever. Just read!
Good luck.