What is the first step recommended when approaching a new passage?

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What is the first step recommended when approaching a new passage?

Starting with the questions sets a clear purpose for reading. When you know what you’re trying to answer, you can focus on the parts of the passage that contain relevant evidence, decide where to read more closely, and pace yourself so you don’t get stuck on details that aren’t asked about. This approach helps you stay active while you read, marking or noting sections that will help you respond accurately to each question. Reading the passage first can waste time and leave you chasing details you don’t need for the questions. Skimming the answer choices before reading can bias what you look for, and relying only on bolded sections can miss important ideas that aren’t highlighted.

Starting with the questions sets a clear purpose for reading. When you know what you’re trying to answer, you can focus on the parts of the passage that contain relevant evidence, decide where to read more closely, and pace yourself so you don’t get stuck on details that aren’t asked about. This approach helps you stay active while you read, marking or noting sections that will help you respond accurately to each question.

Reading the passage first can waste time and leave you chasing details you don’t need for the questions. Skimming the answer choices before reading can bias what you look for, and relying only on bolded sections can miss important ideas that aren’t highlighted.

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