Time management strategies for Reading (Practice Test)

1. What is the most effective way to manage time while reading a long passage?
(A) Read every word slowly to understand it fully.
(B) Skim the passage first to get a general idea.
(C) Ignore the passage and go straight to the questions.
(D) Read the passage multiple times before answering.

2. What should you do if you come across an unfamiliar word while reading?
(A) Stop reading and look up the definition immediately.
(B) Guess the meaning from the context and keep reading.
(C) Skip the entire sentence to save time.
(D) Stop reading and memorize the word.

3. How can highlighting key information help in reading comprehension?
(A) It allows you to focus on the most important details.
(B) It slows down reading and wastes time.
(C) It makes the passage harder to understand.
(D) It is only useful for memorization, not comprehension.

4. What is the best approach to answering multiple-choice questions in a reading test?
(A) Read all the answer choices before selecting one.
(B) Choose the first answer that seems correct.
(C) Answer randomly to save time.
(D) Avoid referring back to the passage.

5. How can reading the questions before the passage improve time management?
(A) It helps identify key information while reading.
(B) It distracts from understanding the passage.
(C) It makes the passage harder to follow.
(D) It wastes time and is not useful.

6. What should you do if you are running out of time on a reading test?
(A) Skip all remaining questions.
(B) Guess the answers based on keywords and context.
(C) Read every passage again in detail.
(D) Leave the test incomplete.

7. What is the benefit of practicing timed reading exercises?
(A) It improves reading speed and efficiency.
(B) It makes reading more stressful.
(C) It reduces comprehension.
(D) It only helps with memorization.

8. How can breaking a passage into sections help in time management?
(A) It allows better focus and understanding.
(B) It makes the passage more confusing.
(C) It slows down reading speed.
(D) It is only useful for short texts.

9. What is a good way to avoid wasting time on difficult questions?
(A) Spend most of the time on one question.
(B) Skip the question and come back later if there’s time.
(C) Keep rereading the passage until you find the answer.
(D) Avoid answering the question at all.

10. How can summarizing a passage in your own words improve reading efficiency?
(A) It helps retain key points and understand the main ideas.
(B) It takes too much time and is not helpful.
(C) It makes the passage more difficult.
(D) It is only useful for writing, not reading.