What is the hardest passage to read?
5 Hardest LSAT Reading Comprehension Passages
- PrepTest 35 (October 2001), Passage 4 – Ronald Dworkin and Legal Positivism vs.
- PrepTest 49 (June 2006), Passage 4 – Maize.
- PrepTest 50 (October 2006), Passage 4 – Riddled Basins of Attraction.
- PrepTest 55 (October 2008), Passage 3 – Maxine Kingston and the Chinese talk-story.
How hard is LSAT reading?
The LSAT as a whole has gotten slightly more difficult in the last few years, but neither the Logical Reasoning nor Logic Games sections have become quite as fearsome as Reading Comprehension. And three types of passages almost always give their readers the most trouble: passages about science, the law, and the arts.
How do you solve difficult comprehension?
7 reading strategies you can use to improve your comprehension skills
- Improve your vocabulary.
- Come up with questions about the text you are reading.
- Use context clues.
- Look for the main idea.
- Write a summary of what you read.
- Break up the reading into smaller sections.
- Pace yourself.
How do you answer reading comprehension questions?
How to answer comprehension questions – Step-by-step
- Identify and restate the keywords in the question.
- Present your answer.
- Incorporate your evidence.
- Explain your example.
- Conclude your response.
Does ADHD affect reading comprehension?
Reading comprehension is a common problem affecting both children and adults with ADHD, resulting in poor test scores, bad grades, and missed assignments.
Is the MCAT harder than the LSAT?
The MCAT requires more substantive, specific knowledge and is heavy on critical reasoning. The MCAT is also a very long exam, nearly twice as long as the GMAT and LSAT. So with respect to whether the MCAT is harder than other entrance exams, the answer is likely yes, but depends on the type of student you are.
Is the LSAT like an IQ test?
The LSAT is not an IQ test. It does not measure intelligence the way IQ tests are designed to measure innate ability. A person who is very smart can receive a low LSAT score. A person who is very creative can receive a low LSAT score.
Why is reading comprehension so hard for my child?
A learning disability such as dyslexia or difficulty with vision, hearing, or speech may cause difficulties in reading comprehension. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder can make it difficult for a child to focus.
How difficult are the passages on the list?
By definition, any such list is subjective, and what challenges one student may not be difficult for another. We know these in particular are extremely difficult from years of experience and from the frequency students ask about them. If you can solve any of the passages on the list in less than nine minutes, you have done a great job.
How can I improve my reading comprehension?
In other words, make connections as you read, instead of just plowing through the text. Perhaps, since you are struggling with the questions, that you “get” what the passage is about, but the answer choices are throwing you off.
Are the short passages misleading?
That’s an interesting question–and one I don’t think I’ve gotten before. It’s true that the short passages can be misleading, or at least different from the long passages.