Questions have identifiable types
Meltzer classifies SAT reading questions into recurring types, each with a repeatable approach. Recognizing the type tells the student what the test is actually asking for.
The Critical Reader
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Answers must be textually supported
The correct choice is the one the passage directly supports, not the one that seems most reasonable. Training students to hunt for evidence beats relying on outside knowledge or intuition.
Eliminate wrong answers systematically
Wrong choices follow predictable trap patterns (too extreme, half-right, out of scope) that can be spotted. Elimination is often more reliable than choosing the right answer directly.