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As you read through the passage, try to form an idea of the overall purpose of
the text and make a note of what and where detailed facts (which invariably are
included) are located.
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For Word Meaning multiple choice questions, if you do not know the meaning of
the word, try to choose a definition by making an inference based on the
context in which the word is used.
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For Supporting Idea multiple choice questions, never rely on your memory or what
"sounds right" when choosing your answer. These questions ask about unimportant
facts presented in a stream of piddling details. Since these are the types of
thing that one tends to ignore or forget while reading, the people who write
the test take advantage of this tendency and purposely include tricky answers.
Remember that this is a comprehension test -- not a memory test -- so always
refer to the text.
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For Thematic Summary multiple choice questions, look for answer choices that
capture the main idea or overall topic. Avoid the trap of selecting answer
choices that repeat a detail or fact appearing in the passage.
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For Generalization multiple choice questions, look for answers that reflect a
logical conclusion that might be drawn from the facts presented by the reading.
Eliminate from consideration any answers summarizing the main idea of the
passage or expressing a conclusion directly stated within the text.
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Back-up your answer to every Short Answer question with details, facts, and
examples appearing in the passage. Even if you do not write the ideal answer,
doing this will earn you partial credit.
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