In a double passage scenario, what sequence should you follow for Passage 1?

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In a double passage scenario, what sequence should you follow for Passage 1?

When you’re working with a double passage, previewing Passage 1’s questions before you read helps you target what to look for—the main idea, purpose, and the specific details that will let you answer those questions accurately. Read Passage 1 with that goal in mind, pulling out the evidence and connections you’ll need. Then answer Passage 1’s questions while the information is fresh in your mind. This approach keeps the focus on the first passage, reduces confusion from juggling two texts at once, and tends to produce clearer, more precise responses. Skipping Passage 1 or trying to tackle both passages and their questions simultaneously tends to blur focus and lower accuracy.

When you’re working with a double passage, previewing Passage 1’s questions before you read helps you target what to look for—the main idea, purpose, and the specific details that will let you answer those questions accurately. Read Passage 1 with that goal in mind, pulling out the evidence and connections you’ll need. Then answer Passage 1’s questions while the information is fresh in your mind. This approach keeps the focus on the first passage, reduces confusion from juggling two texts at once, and tends to produce clearer, more precise responses. Skipping Passage 1 or trying to tackle both passages and their questions simultaneously tends to blur focus and lower accuracy.

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