For many test-takers, the Reading Comprehension section is one of the trickiest parts of the GMAT. The passages are long, convolute.

Preparation tips of comprehension section of GMAT

1. Don’t draw on outside knowledge.
Every answer can, and should, be found or inferred directly from the passage.

2. Look out for logical keywords
Logical keywords, or direction indicators, are words that indicate to the reader what direction the author’s argument is taking.

3. Learn how to recognize question types
Global questions ask about the passage as a whole, detail questions require test-takers to locate and paraphrase a specific claim, and inference questions require test-takers to note implications not explicitly stated.

4. Keep your perspectives straight!
As you read through GMAT passages, remember that many passages will provide multiple perspectives:

5. Start reading GMAT-like texts now
Reading comprehension passages on the GMAT tend to be dry (read: boring), even by standardized test standards.

6. Practice RC skills in everyday reading
Practice identifying the author’s tone when you’re reading newspaper articles, magazines, books, or blogs, and think about the author’s reasoning for using the structure s/he did.

7. Pay attention to context
This is especially important when dealing with detail questions. Before answering, read the sentence or lines referenced, as well as a few sentences before and after. In certain situations, context can make all the difference between a right and wrong answer choice.

8. Use your scrap pad!
Write (brief) notes on the main idea of each paragraph to help you keep track of the paragraph’s progression, arguments, and main point. T

9. Don’t let “glazed eye syndrome” get you down

10. Don’t panic!
If you start to feel overwhelmed, don’t let fear take over