501 Critical Reading Questions

Presents five hundred-one critical reading questions to prepare for the SAT I and other tests and includes skill builders on different subject matter such as U.S. history and politics, arts and humanities, health and medicine, literature and music, sports, science, and social studies.

For college-bound students, a top-notch SAT score is the key to admission to the U.S. undergraduate program of their choice. Attaining these scores requires both a comprehensive understanding of the test and thorough practice. Changes to The College Board's SAT have introduced new, more difficult questions on expanded topics. But don't worry-these books can provide the knowledge and review needed to guarantee success!

Helps students become familiar with the question format on standardized tests and learn how to apply logic and reasoning skills to word knowledge. Focuses on exact word definitions and secondary word meanings, relationships between words and how to draw logical conclusions about possible answer choices. Identifies analogies, cause/effect, part/whole, type/category, synonyms, and antonyms.

High school entrance exams, PSAT, SAT, and GRE, as well as professional and civil service qualifying exams, use vocabulary words in context to test verbal aptitude. Test-takers must choose the correct word out of five possible choices. Correct answers are fully explained using their definitions, to reinforce skills.

Having trouble with reading comprehension questions on tests? Learn how to develop better reading strategies, understand what you need to do to read better and faster, and learn the joys of reading for pleasure.

It's true that a powerful vocabulary will pave the way to success! To measure verbal skills, most standardized or placement tests include a vocabulary section. In addition, civil service, health care, or job placement exams evaluate a candidate's verbal aptitude with a vocabulary test.

This fully updated edition of 501 Reading Comprehension Questions gives students and adults practice questions that quickly improve reading comprehension skills. A self-paced approach moves learners along from basic to more complex questions at their own pace, allowing for maximum education to take place. Included are easy-to-access answer keys and complete explanations that students can use to practice for high school, civil service, law enforcement, firefighter, military, job proficiency, and placement exams. The book also includes passages and questions similar to standardized tests with varied levels of difficulty and complete answer explanations.