501 Critical Reading Questions

by LearningExpress

The critical reading section on standardized tests, especially the SAT 1 exam, is often cited as a trouble section for even the best test-takers. Examinees get test-targeted reading comprehension practice questions to score better with LearningExpress' series, Skill Builder in Focus. This specialized drill book provides the focused practice necessary for test-taking success. Plus, all answers are explained, using terms that clarify context, main ideas, themes, and critical thinking skills for effective studying and positive reinforcement. Almost every standardized test in verbal skills, including civil service exams, contains reading comprehension questions. Each practice consists of several passages followed by questions and answer explanations.

256 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 25, 2004

Reviews

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

While preparing for pre PSAT test as a 10th grader, I realized more practice are needed for SAT reading section. I practice weekly at Beestar online which is not only effective, it also recommends this book as additional resource. These questions included in the book are similar to the ones found on the SAT, setting my expectation right for the test day. Each question includes a concise explanation that is easy to follow and has helped me to full understand the concepts. I feel my study more effectively to improving my best score. Weeks after I started with this book, my weekly rank in Beestar test increased dramatically, plus I truly understand what I am doing and feel the testing purpose of each questions. This book ranks #9 in overall workbook section, it is a great one to have.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was generally okay with the book, with the types of passages as well as questions and solutions. But for many questions’ solutions, I thought they were inadequate, eg. many solutions didn’t give thorough explanation, and in most cases, the style/approach of explanation is varied/haphazard/random, eg. Some solutions explain only three out of five choices and say nothing about why the other two choices are incorrect; some don’t even explain other choices but only briefly state why the answer is what it is; and so on. The explanations were just unsatisfactory overall.