Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ―Science and Global Development‖ (February 20-22, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – Barcelona, Spain, 2026. - 229 p.

212 but not correct, that contain words and phrases found in the passage but are not correct, or that are close to correct but wrong in some detail. If you can formulate your own answer before looking at your choices, you are less likely to be lured by an incorrect answer choice. 4. As with all multiple-choice questions, elimination is an important strategy when you aren’t sure of the answer. Usually you can narrow down your choices to two or three without too much effort. When you eliminate an incorrect choice, it’s important to actually cross it out in your test booklet so that you aren’t distracted by it again as you focus on the remaining possibilities. 5. Refer back to the passage(s) on virtually every question. Even if you think you know the answer to a question without looking at the passage, look anyway, just to confirm your answer and to make sure you haven’t fallen for a clever distracter. 6. When you encounter a two-passage section, read the passages with their relationship in mind. Are they opposed or in agreement? If there is some other type of relationship, how would you describe it? If the passages have opposing viewpoints, what are the points of difference? You may want to make notes about these things in the margin. 7. Don’t be afraid to skip around among the questions, or among the passages within a section. This is an especially important strategy if you know from past experience that you often run out of time on standardized tests. If this is the case, and you encounter a passage you’re having difficulty with, go on to the next one and come back to the difficult one later, as time allows. Conclusion Critical reading strategies are essential tools that enable students to navigate texts with confidence and insight. By mastering skills such as identifying main ideas, engaging in active reading, and evaluating different perspectives, learners enhance their comprehension and analytical abilities. Incorporating techniques like summarization and annotation fosters a deeper understanding of complex materials. Ultimately, these strategies empower