RC

Question 1

Method for RC

Answer 1

1. Read the Passage Strategically
2. Identify the Question Type
3. Research the Relevant Text
4. Make a Prediction
5. Evaluate the Answer Choices

Question 2

4 Types of Passages

Answer 2

Humanities
Law
Natural Science
Social Science

One “passage” will actually be two shorter paired passages, known as Comparative Reading.

Question 3

Remember

Answer 3

Identify Topic, Scope Purpose and Main Idea as you reading.

Roadmap: use Keywords to determine the structure and note the critical portions of the text.

Question 4

Types of Keywords

Answer 4

Logic (Evidence & Conclusion)
Continuation
Illustration
Sequence/Timing
Contrast
Emphasis/Opinion

Question 5

Global

Answer 5

“main idea”
“purpose”
“organization”

Think big picture.
Review T/S/P/MI.
Consult your Roadmap.

Question 6

Detail

Answer 6

"according to the author"
"according to the passage"
"the passage states"
"the author mentions"
Categorical language

Research the relevant text.

Question 7

Inference

Answer 7

"the author implies"
"the passage suggests"
"likely to agree"
"based on"
Loose Language

Read between the lines. Perhaps combine statements. Identify what must follow from the passage.

Question 8

Logic Function

Answer 8

“the author..primarily in order to”
“primary purpose of the first paragraph”
“best describes the function of”

Look at the context of the detail or paragraph and ask why the author put it there.

Question 9

Logic Reasoning

Answer 9

Will mimic LR questions types including:
Strengthen/Weakens - “supports”/”undermines”
Principle - “principle”
Parallel Reasoning - “analogous”

Use the appropriate LR strategy.