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08 Jul 2022, 08:59
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Hi,
While reading in SC or RC or CR or even word problems in Quants, i find that i have to read the whole thing because i was not able to fully comprehend the sentence or question stem in the first reading. This leads to wastage of time and I am not able to complete questions within stipulated timeframe of 2 mins.
Kindly suggest how to improve this problem so as to speed up my reading.
thanks
While reading in SC or RC or CR or even word problems in Quants, i find that i have to read the whole thing because i was not able to fully comprehend the sentence or question stem in the first reading. This leads to wastage of time and I am not able to complete questions within stipulated timeframe of 2 mins.
Kindly suggest how to improve this problem so as to speed up my reading.
thanks
27 Jul 2022, 14:57
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Hi desertEagle.
I had a similar issue. I would reread sentences or passages, sometimes twice.
The rereading wasn't necessary. Rereading was just a habit I had gotten into.
I taught myself to read them well the first time around by slowing down and making sure I understood what I was reading the first time, even if it took longer to read at first.
Initially, I really missed rereading, but over time, I got used to reading things just once.
I had a similar issue. I would reread sentences or passages, sometimes twice.
The rereading wasn't necessary. Rereading was just a habit I had gotten into.
I taught myself to read them well the first time around by slowing down and making sure I understood what I was reading the first time, even if it took longer to read at first.
Initially, I really missed rereading, but over time, I got used to reading things just once.
02 Aug 2022, 09:48
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desertEagle
Hi,
While reading in SC or RC or CR or even word problems in Quants, i find that i have to read the whole thing because i was not able to fully comprehend the sentence or question stem in the first reading. This leads to wastage of time and I am not able to complete questions within stipulated timeframe of 2 mins.
Kindly suggest how to improve this problem so as to speed up my reading.
thanks
While reading in SC or RC or CR or even word problems in Quants, i find that i have to read the whole thing because i was not able to fully comprehend the sentence or question stem in the first reading. This leads to wastage of time and I am not able to complete questions within stipulated timeframe of 2 mins.
Kindly suggest how to improve this problem so as to speed up my reading.
thanks
Sometimes the need to re-read a passage stems from not being fully engaged while reading the first time. I called this the "Sunday morning newspaper syndrome," where you realize that while "reading" the last two paragraphs, you are thinking about something totally different.
In these instances, it's crucial that you engage 100% in the passage. So, rather than approach a passage with dread ("yeesh, this is going to be a killer"), try to feign interest ("Excellent! This passage is about protozoa!! I can't think of anything more exciting!!!!").
It may sound silly, but it helps. The greater your engagement, the better your results.
You can find additional tips to help you better engage with the passage in this video
