SAT Reading Comprehension Practice

Front

What should you look for in the first paragraph of a passage?

Back

The main idea and tone.

Front

What does it mean if a question asks for the 'best evidence'?

Back

Find the passage line that most clearly supports the answer.

Front

How to approach paired passage questions?

Back

Summarize each passage separately, then compare.

Front

How do you find the author's purpose?

Back

Look at verbs like 'argue', 'describe', or 'explain' in the passage.

Front

What is an 'explicit detail' question?

Back

A question asking for something directly stated in the passage.