Tips for SAT Verbal
Understanding the Test Structure
The updated SAT comprises four sections, with the essay being optional. Here’s the breakdown
- Reading: 52 questions, 65 minutes
- Writing and Language: 44 questions, 35 minutes
- Essay (optional): 1 task, 50 minutes
- Math: 58 questions, 80 minutes
Approaching Reading Test Passages
The SAT Reading Test features passages from various subjects. Allocate more practice time to passages you find challenging.
Two passages in the SAT Reading Test will include informational graphics like tables, charts, or graphs. These assess your ability to locate and interpret information within the text.
Always base your answers on information within the reading passage itself.
All necessary information to answer questions can be found within the passage or provided supplementary materials. Avoid applying outside knowledge, as it may interfere with text interpretation.
Look for keywords in questions to discern whether they refer to details mentioned in the passage or implied by it.
When interpreting words and phrases, don’t rely solely on your vocabulary; consider the context in which the word or phrase is used.
Approaching Writing and Language
Each passage in the Writing and Language Test is accompanied by a bold title and spread across multiple pages. Questions are often linked to specific locations in the passage via boxed question numbers. These boxes may stand alone or be followed by underlined text, prompting you to choose the correct option in terms of standard written English.
All Writing and Language Test questions are multiple choice with four answer options.
Consider each question within the context of the passage before selecting your answer.
Some questions offer a “No change” option; select this if you believe the original text is correct.
Understanding the Essay Section
The redesigned SAT essay tasks you with analyzing an argument to explain how the author persuades the audience. You’re not required to take a stance on the topic, and your analysis should draw from the reading passage rather than your personal knowledge or opinions.
The essay scores reflect your abilities in reading, analysis, and writing.
Ensure you comprehend the task the essay is asking you to perform.
Focus your essay on how the author constructs a persuasive argument.
An essay that offers strong analysis of well-selected points is likely to achieve a higher score.
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