Time is in short supply here! We recommend skimming the passage first to get the overall idea, then answering questions. As you answer questions, go back to the passage and read that portion in detail.

Some students want to skim the questions before skimming the passage. It's okay to skim the question prompts as long as you don't read the answer choices before skimming the paragraph. Why? Because you're more likely to fall prey to trap answers if the incorrect answer choices are swirling around in your head.