(One sections: 35 minutes)

This section consists of four reading passages ranging in length from 400 to 500 words. These passages usually refer to topics in the humanities, the arts, social sciences, philosophy and law, and they are followed by 5 to 8 questions.

The questions test your ability to read quickly, recognize argument patterns, identify main premises, and make inferences based on your overall reading comprehension.

Reading with speed and accuracy is a complex and highly individualized skill. Fast readers usually find this to be one of the easier sections, while slow readers are likely find it difficult to get through all of the passages and questions in 35 minutes.

Students who score well on Reading Comprehension when practicing on past exams should probably stick to their present reading techniques. Those who do not score well on this section will have some work to do in order to change their reading habits.