The SAT test requires test-takers to read passages on
diverse, sometimes very challenging topics and answer questions based on the
content. These passages are excerpted from the English classics, general
interest magazines and scientific journals.
Comprehending the material in these
passages requires students to read carefully and also to read between the lines
to understand the nuances of meaning. Usually, Indian students find the reading
and answering process a major challenge as they are not really used to, or
required to, deal with this kind of material in their academic studies. They
find Reading Comprehension difficult not only because of the alien subject
matter but also because of their incomprehension of hard words (vocabulary)
frequently used in the passages. In
other words, because of their limited vocabulary, their understanding of the
text read is hampered. Both these related factors contribute to their inability
to finish doing the Reading and Writing sections on time, which is severely limited.
To address these issues, and manage their time effectively,
we suggest some pro-active measures for SAT students. First, cultivate the
profoundly good habit of reading eclectically (look up the word in a good
dictionary! - we recommend the excellent resource for SAT Prep – the
Merriam-Webster, which is easily downloadable).
Read what you find interesting at first, then graduate to magazines such
as National Geographic or Forbes.
When reading, make a journal in which you write down those words you
find tough to understand and look them up. Second, pace yourself. Give yourself
a target. Plan to finish a 1000-word article in about 10-15 minutes. Read daily
till it becomes second nature. Be passionate about acquiring knowledge and know
that knowledge is power. Read stuff that can make a massive and positive impact
on your career and life. Third, because grammar is the underlying framework on
which language is based, take time out to familiarize yourself with the rules
of English language and usage. Harness the power of the Internet to make
yourself an expert (as far as possible) in the language that can contribute significantly
to your growth – career-wise and in life. Good Luck!
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