Reading & Writing habits

What to do first on every Reading & Writing question

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1. 1Read the question stem firstKnow what you're hunting for before you read10 min
2. 2Anchor the taskPin down the part, the person, or the goal first10 min
3. 3Predict before reading choicesAnswer in your own words, then find the match10 min
4. 4Eliminate by disqualifierFind the one flaw that sinks each wrong choice11 min
5. 5Verify against the textPoint to the line that proves it before you commit10 min