Reading Comprehension Practice
36 passages in 50 minutes. Read like a tradesman, not an English major.
What's in the passages
- Excerpts from technical manuals
- Safety procedures and code-style language
- Mechanical and electrical descriptions
- Tool/equipment instructions
Question types
- Fact retrieval: What does the passage say about X?
- Inference: What's most likely true based on the passage?
- Vocabulary in context: What does this word mean here?
- Sequence: Which step comes first?
The reverse-read trick
Read the question first. Then go to the passage and hunt for that exact concept. Don't read top to bottom — you don't have time. The test rewards finding facts fast, not deep comprehension.
Practice plan
Take one timed reading section per day. The simulator on this site has 80+ passages and 320+ questions. Start with the free test to see your baseline.
FAQ
No. The passages are dense but self-contained. You don't need outside knowledge.
Stop reading. Start practicing.
10 free questions. 8 minutes. See your weak spots before the real test.