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Problem 1: For the critical reading passages on the SAT, you should apply any prior knowledge you may have about the topic to help you answer questions.
Yes
No

Problem 2: Choose two. Which of the following are good strategies for the critical reading sections of the SAT?

Read the passages quickly, from the first word to the last, without stopping

Tackle the critical reading questions first

Save the critical reading questions for last

Read the passages you find most interesting first

Problem 3: As you're reading passages in the critical reading section of the SAT ...
if you think something is important or unusual in some way, you should it, so you can refer to it later.

Problem 4: You are reading a long passage in the critical reading section of the SAT and the concept of the passage is not sinking in. What should you do?
Form interesting pictures in your head about the text as you read

Read the passage over and over until it makes sense

Skip the questions pertaining to that passage

Take five minutes to clear your head, and try reading the passage once more

Problem 5: Match each SAT critical reading question type with its example.
"The author discusses the dislikes of which Presidents?"

1 2 3
"Which of the following can be inferred from the advocacy given in one or more of the cases mentioned?"

1 2 3
"The author would most likely agree with which of the following?"

1 2 3

(1) Reasoning
(2) Specific Information
(3) Author's Point-of-View

Problem 6: What word in this SAT passage excerpt gives you a clue about the author's opinion on dictionaries?
Rightly considered, even the most common variety, the boiled-down Webster or Worcester or Standard for household use, has within it the possibilities of unlimited delight.

Rightly
considered
boiled-down
delight

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