Studied by 13 peopleWhich step should you take when answering questions that ask you to add, delete, or revise information in the passage?
Reread the paragraph.
What are the three specific steps to follow when answering these types of questions?
Reread the paragraph. Briefly restate the topic in your own words. Check each answer choice against that topic.
When a question asks you to take the entire passage into account, which key places should you focus on?
The beginning of the passage, where the main idea or theme is most likely to be presented. The surrounding sentences.
Why is it important to go through the steps before looking at the answers?
Going through the steps on your own helps avoid being distracted by plausible-sounding choices that don't actually answer the question.
What is the general purpose of both the topic sentence and the concluding sentence in a passage?
The general purpose is to present or reinforce the main idea of the passage/paragraph.
What should you focus on when identifying information in the middle of a passage?
The information in the middle is what you need to focus on.
What kind of information is less likely to be correct in answers related to topic sentences and concluding sentences?
Answers that include specific details are less likely to be correct.
How can you improve your ability to tackle these types of SAT problems?
By carefully reading the passage, paying attention to details and information presented, looking for clues and keywords, and using your knowledge of grammar and sentence structure to revise or edit sentences as needed. Practice and careful attention to detail can improve your performance on these types of SAT
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