Tips for Reading

Comprehension
lifted from en.wikipedia.org
S = survey
Q = question
R = read
R = review
R = recite

Reading Comprehension
S = survey
The reader should go over the
text briefly and look for
transition devices, figures,
proper names, and unfamiliar
terms.

Reading Comprehension
Q = question
The reader should formulate
questions in his mind, or go over
the questions provided in the
test.

Reading Comprehension
R = review
Read the selection in order to
answer the questions you
formed.

Reading Comprehension
R = recite
Answer the questions in your
own words.

Reading Comprehension
R = review
Reinforce learning by
summarizing what you have
discovered. Do it in your own
words.

Reading Comprehension
What sorts of questions should I
anticipate?

The two kinds of questions are:

1. objective questions
2. open-ended questions

Reading Comprehension
They ask about details and are
usually introduced by what,
who, when, and where.

Objective Questions
They ask about reasons and
processes and are usually
introduced by why and how.

Open-Ended Questions
Tips for Sentence
Organization
lifted from 1taker.com
Usually, paragraphs are
organized chronologically.
Look for transition devices.

Sentence Organization
Commonly used transition
devices:
but, however, then, on the
other hand, therefore,
afterwards, second, lastly

Sentence Organization
Look for the paragraph’s main
idea.
Once you have found the main
idea, look for supporting details
and transition devices.

Sentence Organization