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reading comprehension tests

All about reading comprehension tests: where you'll find them, what they are, and how to do well on them.free online speed reading tests

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  1. http://www.free-speed-reading.com/ Reading Comprehension Tests

  2. Overview • A reading comprehension test measures how well you understand what you read. • Often includes a short 600-1,000 word passage followed by questions on vocabulary, plot, and characters. • If given in parts, there is usually one fiction, one science, one humanities (art, music, etc.) and one social sciences (psychology, sociology, history, etc.) passage

  3. Seen on • State Standardized tests (ISAT, Iowa Testing, etc). • SAT, ACT, and other collegiate level tests • Teacher certification tests • WorkKeys – An ACT for Employers

  4. Strategy • Read QUICKLY! - Take no more than 2 minutes to read 800 words. • Underline key words and topic sentences for each paragraph • When answering questions, always refer back to the text • Use Process of Elimination to get rid of answers that are wrong, then take your best guess.

  5. For More • Visit http://www.free-speed-reading.com/ for examples of tests and tips on speed reading.

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