SAT Critical Reading

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<p>I've done 32/33 of PR's Critical Reading sets and i keep getting a consistent, average score. I understand my mistakes later but I still get the same score. I probably don't understand how to answer the types of questions I miss. Was the PR practice PSAT test at the end of 11 Practice SATs reliable? I got a COMPLETELY different CR score in that test than the SATs (I know I found the passages to be more interesting, but I don't think it really played a role). Passage reading is my only difficulty in CR. I really don't want to waste anymore of my practice tests. Can you guys tell me what I should do from now on and provide me with strategies to solve the following CR style questions:</p>

<p>The questions posed in lines (...) demonstrate the author's interest in...</p>

<p>The phrase "..." can be best understood to mean...</p>

<p>The author uses (insert noun here) for what purpose...</p>

<p>And lastly, any key tips on how to make inferences?</p>

<p>Thanks,</p>

<p>violinplayer</p>

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<p><strong><em>bump</em></strong>*</p>

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<p>Critical reading, I’m afraid to say, is a lot more dependent on natural ability and intuition than the other sections. The best advice I could give to you (although it really isn’t advice) is taking the AP English test/practice multiple choice AP quetions. They’re a hell of a lot harder than SAT critical reading questions, and really helped boost my confidence on the SAT.</p>