English Language and Literature — Reading comprehension strategy

Overview

Reading comprehension carries much of the language section. Reading with a purpose saves time and improves accuracy.

Key concepts

• Skim the passage first for the main idea and tone.
• Read the questions, then return to the relevant lines.
• Separate what the passage says from what it implies.

Important points

• Answer from the passage, not from outside knowledge.
• Vocabulary-in-context questions depend on the sentence, not the dictionary meaning alone.

Quick revision

Skim → questions → targeted reading → eliminate options that go beyond the text.