Citation Question Answer Explanation + Practice Drill: Mastering Adjacent Decryption on ACT Reading and SAT Reading
A Powerful Strategy for "Decrypting" Obscure Citations and Citations that Appear Open to Multiple Interpretations
First Things First
If you’re a subscriber to Quiz Hacker Test Prep, you should already be familiar with the general tactics for (paper) SAT Reading and ACT Reading Citation Questions. If not, I suggest you study them before diving into the material below.
Keep in mind that “Citation Questions” in the technical sense do not appear on the digital SAT (dSAT). This is because dSAT passages are very short (usually just a short paragraph or two). However, the analytical method taught in this article will still help you on the Reading section of the dSAT. In other words, if you’re preparing for the dSAT, this article is also for you!
Citation Scenario: Adjacent Decryption
This article is Part 1 of a series of walk-throughs and drills designed to familiarize you with some specific situations that commonly occur on Citation Questions. This first set of drills centers on a scenario I call "Adjacent Decryption Citation Questions."
In this article, you will find:
A helpful explanation of a common Citation Question subtype: Adjacent Decryption
Effective tactics for handling Adjacent Decryption scenarios
A detailed walk-through of an Adjacent Decryption Citation Question from a real ACT Reading Test
An expertly-designed Adjacent Decryption practice drill. Closely mirrors real exam questions. Includes example passage.
Comprehensive answer explanations for all correct and incorrect answers in both the walk-through and the practice drill
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