Comprehension of reading comprehension

Question

Hi,

I realized that for long passages, I start reading the (third paragraph of the) passage passively. This happens when prior to solving the RC, I have solved approximately 2 to 3 SC and 2 to 3 CR questions.

Is there any way to improve the comprehension skills, some technique that will keep me involved in the passage

avigutman · Answer

You shouldn’t be reading the third paragraph, Rickooreo . Here’s how I read a long passage (and answer the associated questions): https://youtu.be/ckAbfLAcPE8 Posted from my mobile device

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

There is a reading methodology I teach students but there are probably multiple out there to choose from. Perhaps work with a study buddy with strong RC skills who can show you their style. Some YouTube videos that show how others go about their RC may not be bad either.

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

To improve in Reading Comprehension, you need to focus on understanding what you are reading. When you incorrectly answer Reading Comprehension questions, it’s partly because you didn’t truly understand what you read, right? Thus, you likely have to slow down in order to (eventually) speed up. At this point, your best bet is to focus on getting the correct answers to questions, taking as much time as you need to see key details and understand the logic of what you are reading. You have to learn to comprehend what you read, keep it all straight, and use what you are reading to arrive at correct answers. If you don't understand something, go back and read it one sentence at a time, even one word at a time, not moving on until you understand what you have just read. There is no way around this work. Your goal should be to take all the time you need to understand exactly what is being said and arrive at the correct answer. If you can learn to get answers taking your time, you can learn to speed up. Answering questions is like any task: The more times you do it carefully and successfully, the faster you become at doing it carefully and successfully.

Another component of understanding what you are reading is being “present” when reading. Don’t worry about how things are going at work, or what you will eat for dinner, or even how long you are taking to read through the passage. Just focus on what is in front of you, word by word, line by line. Furthermore, try to make reading fun. For example, even if you are reading about a topic that bores you, pretend that you are the person making the argument. By doing so, you will make the passage more relatable to YOU, and ultimately you should be able to read with greater focus.

Comprehension of reading comprehension

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