Hey guys, I'm struggling with inference questions on the SAT Reading section. What strategies have worked for you? Also, any tips for practicing and improving on this specific question type would be super helpful!
Hey there! Inference questions can be tricky, but there are definitely some strategies you can employ to tackle them more effectively.
First, when you encounter an inference question, find the relevant section of text that the question is referring to. Read that line, as well as a few lines before and after, to make sure you have a good understanding of the context.
Next, try to identify the main idea of that section of the text. This can help you infer what the author is trying to convey with the particular line in question. Also, see if you can spot any keywords or phrases that could lead you to the correct answer, such as cause-and-effect relationships or comparison words (like 'however' or 'similarly').
As for practicing and improving on inference questions, I'd recommend using official SAT practice tests. The Khan Academy offers free SAT practice resources, as does College Board – the organization that creates the SAT itself. By practicing with real SAT questions, you'll become more familiar with this question style, and find yourself answering it correctly more often.
Good luck, and I hope these tips help you tackle those inference questions with confidence!
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