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Hi! Something I’ve found really helpful is to come back to any questions you missed or felt unsure about after a few days, and try them again from scratch( no peeking at your notes.) As you go through each answer choice, ask yourself: why is this one wrong? Why does the right answer have to be right? If you get stuck, it might mean you remembered the answer but haven’t fully understood the reasoning yet.
I’d also recommend keeping track of why you made each mistake, not just what type of question it was. For example, did you misread part of the stimulus, miss the conclusion, rush through, or get tricked by an answer that was too extreme? Once you spot the pattern, try practicing a few more questions that target that specific weakness.
Hi there! Scoring around -4 or -5 on untimed sections is a great sign that you already have a solid foundation. At this stage, timing is probably not the only thing to work on. Before you shift your focus to speed, take some time to carefully review every question you missed or felt unsure about. Try to pinpoint exactly where your reasoning went off track. This will help you build even stronger habits as you start to add in timing.
Instead of jumping straight into 35-minute sections, try easing into timing. You might start with smaller timed sets, or give yourself 40 to 45 minutes for a full section at first. As you get more comfortable, you can slowly shorten the time while keeping your accuracy high. The goal is to practice making those careful decisions, just a little bit faster each time.
It also helps to have a clear rule for when to skip a question. If you reread a question and still feel stuck, pick your best answer, flag it, and move on for now. After you finish a timed section, look back and see which questions took you the longest and try to figure out why. This way, you can work on your timing without feeling like you have to rush through everything.
Hi! Congrats on finishing the LR lessons! While you work through the RC curriculum, I recommend keeping LR fresh by practicing it about three days a week. Focus on targeted drills for the question types that give you trouble, and try to do one timed LR section each week. That way, you’ll keep building your pacing and won’t lose the progress you’ve made.
I wouldn’t jump into taking full practice tests every day, and I wouldn’t recommend doing whole tests untimed either. Untimed work is best for drilling specific question types and really digging into tough questions. After each LR drill or timed section, take some time to review every question you missed or felt unsure about. Make sure you understand exactly why each wrong answer is wrong.
This way, you’ll keep building your RC foundation and keep your LR skills sharp, without putting yourself in a position where you’re testing on material you haven’t fully learned yet.
Hi! That’s a great question, and I’m glad to help. When you get these kinds of questions, try to spot the gap or assumption in the argument before looking at the answer choices. Read the argument closely and watch for changes, like shifting from 'some' to 'all,' or switching terms or time frames. These chang
es often reveal the gap. When you look at the answer choices, try to negate each one. If negating an answer choice makes the argument fall apart, you’ve probably found the right answer. This helps you check if your prediction was correct. Stay skeptical and always ask yourself, 'Could this argument be wrong?' Challenge every link between the evidence and the conclusion. With practice, you’ll get better at finding hidden gaps!
Hi there! If you’re seeing a big gap between your timed score and your blind review, that’s actually a good sign, it means you understand the material. The main issue is probably how you’re using your time during the test. Instead of trying to read faster, focus on noticing when a question is taking too long. The key is to move on before a tough question eats up time you could use on easier ones.
One thing that can really help is to set a clear rule for when to skip a question. For example, if you’ve reread the stimulus or passage and still aren’t sure what to do, just pick your best answer, flag it, and move on. It’s also helpful to check in with yourself at a few points during the section to make sure you’re on track with timing. Remember, you don’t need to spend the same amount of time on every question, let the easier ones go quickly so you have more time for the tough ones.
When you review your work, don’t just look at which questions you missed. Also pay attention to which ones took you too long, where you got stuck, and whether changing your answer helped or hurt. Then, try practicing those tricky question types in timed sets. This kind of targeted practice will help you get better at making decisions under pressure and should help you close the gap between your timed and blind review scores.
With just two weeks left, I wouldn’t try to overhaul your whole approach or take a practice test every day. Instead, I’d recommend looking back at your last few tests and making a list of every LR question you missed or felt unsure about. Try sorting them by question type and see if any patterns jump out at you. Once you spot the two or three types that give you the most trouble, focus your practice there. Start untimed so you can really slow down and think through each step, then move to timed sets once you feel more comfortable. As you practice, make it a habit to find the conclusion, check every answer choice, and ask yourself exactly why each wrong answer is wrong. This way, you’ll be making the most of your study time and building confidence where you need it most.
For RC, I’d suggest doing one passage each day. As you review, pay attention to why you’re missing questions, was it because you misunderstood the passage, lost track of different viewpoints, missed a detail, or just ran out of time? Before you dive into the questions, pause for a moment to check that you understand the structure of the passage, the main point, and how the author feels about the topic. Taking this extra step can help you feel more confident and steer clear of common traps.
I’d recommend taking just one or two full practice tests before September, and be sure to review them carefully. Two weeks is a great window to fine-tune your approach, but it’s tough to make big changes in that time.
Hi there! Looking at your scores right before and after August, it really does seem like the 158 was an outlier, not a sign that your ability suddenly dropped. Lack of sleep, feeling anxious, and having trouble focusing can definitely throw off your performance on test day. Still, I’d keep “the 158 was an outlier” separate from “170+ is my consistent range” for now. Hitting a 172 shows you can get there, but I’d want to see a few more recent PTs in that range before calling it your new normal.
At this point, I’d suggest focusing on how you approach test day, rather than trying to relearn the LSAT itself. Keep working through tough RC passages, but also try setting a rule for yourself about overthinking: read every answer choice, pick your answer, and only change it if you can clearly spot what was wrong with your first choice and explain why the new one is better. It’s also helpful to keep track of when you change answers, so you can see if second-guessing is helping or hurting your score.
I wouldn’t take the September test just because you’re already signed up. Instead, use your next few fresh PTs as a way to check if you’re ready. If you’re hitting your target scores and can get through the tests without major anxiety, then September could make sense. But if you’re still struggling with sleep or panic, it might be smarter to aim for October. I’d also recommend talking with your therapist or prescriber ahead of time to make a plan for the night before and test day, rather than trying anything new at the last minute.
August might have just been a fluke, but it did highlight something to work on for test day. The encouraging part is that your practice tests since then show your skills are still solid.
I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Experiencing this twice, especially after you’ve worked so hard to recreate test conditions, would make anyone feel discouraged about their progress. Also, keep in mind that the forum can give a skewed impression, people who do better than usual are often the ones who post, so it’s not always a fair comparison.
Your theory about question types could be right, and the good news is you can check it! Try looking back at your five most recent fresh PTs and make a list of every question you missed or felt unsure about. Note both the question type and why you think you missed it. If you notice the same types coming up again and again, that’s a sign to drill those specifically. But if your mistakes are all over the place or tend to happen later in the section, it might be more about pacing or making decisions under pressure than about a particular content area.
At this point, a deeper review might help you more than just taking more PTs. Try to focus on things like spotting the conclusion, getting really comfortable with sufficient and necessary conditions, checking every answer choice, and making sure you fully understand each mistake. Remember, two tough test days don’t erase all your hard work or say anything about your future in law. You’ve got this!
Hi there, I’m sorry to hear how tough that 160 felt, especially after all your hard work and those 167 PTs. I want to reassure you that this doesn’t mean your studying, your tutor, or your move to 7Sage was a mistake. I would say that your PT scores are strong indicators that you’ve made real progress.
Since you mentioned feeling calmer this time, I wouldn’t jump to the conclusion that anxiety was the only thing going on. Before your next test in September, let’s try to figure out what’s causing the gap between your PT scores and your official test score. I’d suggest taking a new PT under strict test-day conditions. Then, ask your tutor to look at your pacing and decision-making, not just the questions you miss.
When it comes to anxiety, the goal isn’t to feel totally calm. Instead, it’s about having a plan for what to do when nerves show up. Try to use the same routine every time you practice. If you notice yourself starting to spiral, pause for a breath, skip the question you’re on, and reset. Also, your break since August probably wasn’t a bad thing. I’d recommend easing back in with some targeted timed work and careful review, rather than trying to cram everything in before September.
Hi! I'm really sorry to hear about your 155. That would throw anyone off, especially since you've been consistently scoring between 165 and 170 on your practice tests. But one official score doesn't erase all the progress you've made, and it doesn't mean you're back at your starting point. Your practice test scores show you have the skills. They just didn't show up on this particular test day.
It's a good idea to think about why you had two minutes left, especially if you usually use all the time. You might have worked a little faster than usual and picked answers that seemed right without double-checking. Sometimes nerves, tiredness, or the testing environment can also affect how we do.
If I were you, I would take a short break to reset, then try a new practice test under real test conditions. When you review, check whether your mistakes happened because you rushed, misread something, eliminated answers too quickly, or didn't know the material. This way, you can see what needs to change without feeling like you have to start over.
Hey,
My name is Asma, and I'm a tutor here at 7sage!
I usually tell students not to take a full-length practice test in the week before their exam. Taking one can actually make you feel more anxious or burned out, even if you get a good score. Sometimes, seeing your score right before the test makes you feel like you have to do even better, which just adds more pressure.
Instead, try focusing on the types of questions or topics you find hardest. You can do a few practice questions on the morning of the test to get your brain going. You’ve already worked hard, and doing more full tests now won’t help. If there are certain question types you often miss or feel nervous about, like science passages, practice just those to build your confidence and find a good approach. The main thing is to feel comfortable and ready, not stressed. I hope this helps!
Best,
Asma
Hi!
My name is Asma, and I’m a tutor here at 7Sage!
The fact that there’s a consistent gap between your timed sections and your Blind Review tells me that you really do understand the material. The main challenge seems to be getting to that same level of reasoning when you’re under time pressure. Instead of just doing more questions, I’d recommend taking a closer look at what’s different for you when the clock is running. For example, do you find yourself rushing through the easier questions, spending too much time on the harder ones, second-guessing your answers, or running out of time at the end?
One thing you might try is using a more active skipping strategy during your timed sections. If a question is taking up too much of your time, just move on and come back to it later if you have time. When you review, compare how you approached the questions during the timed section versus during Blind Review, and see if you can spot exactly where your reasoning changed.
I also think it’s a good idea to wait until you really feel ready before taking the test again, especially since you’ve already taken it a few times. Over the next few months, focus on making your timed performance look more and more like your Blind Review performance, instead of worrying about hitting a certain practice test score right away.
Best,
Asma
Hi!
My name is Asma, and I’m a tutor here at 7Sage!
When it comes to RC, the key is not to get caught up in trying every method out there. Instead, I’d recommend getting really solid on a few core skills: figuring out the main point, understanding how the author feels, seeing what each paragraph is doing, and picking out the major viewpoints before you dive into the questions.
As you review, try to figure out whether you missed a question because the passage itself tripped you up, or because the answer choices were tricky. If the passage was the problem, it usually helps to slow down and pay extra attention to the structure. If the answer choices were the issue, practice spotting ones that are too strong, too narrow, or just not supported by the passage.
One more thing I’d suggest is doing some untimed passage reviews. Go through each question and explain to yourself why every wrong answer is actually wrong. This can really help you pinpoint exactly where your RC accuracy is slipping, and it’s a great way to build confidence.
Best,
Asma
Hi!
My name is Asma, and I’m a tutor here at 7Sage!
A 9-point gap between your BR and timed score usually tells me that you understand the material, but something is happening when the clock is running. Since you’re doing well on shorter timed drills, the next step is to slowly work up to full timed sections, and then try doing two sections back-to-back. That way, you can build up your stamina and get used to the timing in a manageable way.
When you review, try to notice exactly what changed for you under timed conditions. Did you feel rushed, misread something, spend too long on a tough question, or second-guess yourself and change answers? Pinpointing these patterns will help you see what’s really causing the gap between your BR and timed scores.
The good news is that your BR score shows you already have the reasoning skills you need. Now it’s just about making that reasoning show up more consistently when you’re working under time pressure.
Best,
Asma
Hi!
My name is Asma, and I’m a tutor here at 7Sage!
The important thing here is not to let one 151 make you feel like all your progress is gone. Since you’ve been away from full PTs for about six weeks, it’s totally normal to feel a bit rusty. Doing individual timed sections is pretty different from keeping up your focus, pacing, and accuracy across a whole exam, so it makes sense that your first full PT back might not go perfectly.
Also, you mentioned that you were previously missing about 5 to 7 questions per LR section and were projecting in the upper 150s or low 160s. Plus, you only missed 4 on the experimental section this time. That all suggests that this 151 probably doesn’t show your true potential.
I’d recommend reviewing PT117 closely before making any big changes to your study plan. Try comparing the sections where you struggled to the experimental section where you did well, and ask yourself what was different. Was it timing, fatigue, question types, rushing, changing answers, or maybe comprehension? Figuring that out will give you a lot more insight than just looking at the 151 score.
For now, I’d start bringing full PTs back into your routine, and keep up with targeted drilling in between. One lower score after a long break from PTs definitely doesn’t mean that upper 150s by October is out of reach.
Best,
Asma
Hi!
My name is Asma, and I’m a tutor here at 7Sage!
It seems like you understand most of the concepts, but the real challenge is figuring out why they don’t always come to mind during timed practice.
Try reviewing your practice tests based on the kinds of mistakes you made, not just the question types. For each question you missed or felt unsure about, ask yourself: Did I misunderstand the passage? Did I miss the conclusion? Did I misread an answer choice? Did I use the wrong strategy? Did I get stuck between two choices? Did I rush because of time? When you do this, you’ll often start to see a pattern.
It also helps to spend a good amount of time on blind review. Before checking the answers, go back to any questions you flagged and explain to yourself why four choices are wrong and one is right. Then, compare your thinking during the test to your thinking during blind review. If you get questions right on blind review but miss them when timed, the problem is probably more about timing, confidence, or execution than about not knowing the material.
You don’t need to take another practice test right away. Most of your progress happens between tests, when you focus on the specific issues the last test showed you. The main goal is to fix those recurring mistakes, not just to get more practice scores.
You likely already have most of the pieces you need. Now it’s just about finding which one doesn’t fit when you’re working under time pressure.
Best, Asma
Hi there,
I’d think about this as two separate issues as accuracy and timing. Since you’re missing 2–3 questions in the first 15 or 16, I’d recommend starting there. Those early questions are often more straightforward, so picking up those points can really help your score before you even start thinking about finishing the whole section.
When you review, don’t just look at the question type. Try to figure out why you missed each question. Was it because you misread the conclusion? Did you misunderstand what the question was asking? Maybe you picked an answer that was too strong, or missed a key word like “some,” “most,” “unless,” or “only.” Or maybe you got stuck between two answers and chose the one that seemed more tempting. Once you know the reason behind your mistakes, it gets a lot easier to know what to work on.
For timing, try practicing skipping questions a bit more aggressively. If a question feels confusing after your first read, or if you notice yourself rereading the same answer choices again and again, just mark it and move on. Remember, you don’t have to do the section in perfect order. Sometimes one tough question in the middle can eat up time that you could use to get two or three easier questions right later on.
Also, try not to assume that the last ten questions are all super hard. There are often some very doable questions near the end, but you might be getting to them when you’re low on time or energy. The goal is to grab the questions you can get with confidence, skip the ones that are taking up too much time, and circle back to them later if you have time.
One thing that can really help is to review not just the questions you got wrong, but also the ones that took you a long time or felt uncertain. Even if you got them right, slow answers can still hurt your timing if they’re costing you time on other questions.
So here’s what I’d suggest is that to first, focus on cleaning up those early-section misses. Then, work on building a stronger skipping strategy. After that, practice getting to more questions under timed conditions. You don’t need to be perfect at every hard question to improve from -9 or -10. A lot of your progress will come from better review, smarter triage, and making sure you’re not losing points on questions you could have gotten right.
Hi there,
It's awesome that you already have a way to track traps and fixes. That kind of organization is a huge asset! Since your official scores are 131 and 140 and you're aiming for a 165+, I recommend making sure your fundamentals are really solid before diving too deep into advanced tracking. Building a strong foundation first will make everything else easier.
At this point, I suggest using the study plan as a flexible guide to help you build or rebuild the basics, rather than following it as a strict schedule. Even if you have your own system, the lessons are great for making sure you don't have any gaps in things like conditional reasoning, argument structure, common flaw patterns, answer choice elimination, and reading strategy. Most of the improvement from the 140s comes from getting really consistent with those core skills, not just reviewing the questions you miss.
I also recommend focusing on accuracy before worrying about timing. For now, it can be really helpful to do smaller sets of questions, either untimed or with just a light time limit, and then review them very thoroughly.
Once your accuracy gets better, working on timing will feel a lot easier because you won't be rushing through questions you're unsure about.
I also suggest treating the study plan as a tool to support your own system, not something that has to replace it. Keep using your spreadsheet to track patterns, but also use the curriculum to make sure you're actually fixing the skill gaps that those patterns reveal.
Good luck! You're already off to a great start by being so organized and thoughtful about your review.
Hi!
There’s definitely value in printing out the drills if that helps you focus, especially when you’re still getting the hang of a new concept. At this stage, your main goal isn’t to perfectly copy test-day conditions. Instead, you want to really understand the reasoning and build your skills. If using paper helps you slow down, annotate, and think things through more carefully, that’s a great way to learn.
That said, I wouldn’t stick with paper forever. Since the real LSAT is digital, it’s a good idea to slowly shift more of your practice onto the computer once you feel confident with the basics. One approach I like is to print drills when you’re first learning something new, but then do your timed sections and practice tests digitally. That way, you’ll get comfortable with the real format before test day.
If you’re wondering whether to do the drill before or during the lesson, I’d suggest pausing the lesson, trying the question on your own, and then checking out the explanation right after. This way, you get to practice thinking through it yourself, and you also get feedback while your thought process is still fresh.
So don’t worry, printing isn’t “wrong” at all. Use whatever helps you learn best at the beginning, then transition toward digital practice as you get closer to test-day style work. I hope that helps!
Hi,
First off, I want to say that starting with a 168 diagnostic and now scoring in the mid-170s is already a huge accomplishment. At this stage, progress can look a little different than it does earlier on. You might not see big jumps from week to week, just because there aren’t many points left to gain, and the questions you’re missing now are often the toughest ones to get.
Given your work schedule, I really wouldn’t call this a motivation problem. Working 70 to 100 hours a week is exhausting, so it’s completely understandable if you don’t always have the same energy for LSAT study as someone with a lighter schedule. At a certain point, more studying isn’t always better. The quality of your review matters much more than the number of hours you put in.
If you’re already in the mid-170s, I’d suggest focusing less on doing tons of new questions and more on carefully reviewing the few spots where your reasoning slips. For each question you miss or feel unsure about, try asking yourself: What made the wrong answer tempting? Did I misread or overlook something? What did the credited answer do that I didn’t fully appreciate at first? At this level, improvement usually comes from fine-tuning those small judgment calls, not from learning a brand-new strategy.
It’s also totally okay if your reason for doing this is different from other people’s. Some people are motivated by law school or a career change, but for you, it sounds like part of it is proving something to yourself and enjoying the challenge. That’s a great reason! Since you’re balancing this with an already demanding life, I’d just encourage you to make sure the test stays something that adds to your life, not something that drains you.
On a practical note, you might try setting a small, sustainable schedule and maybe just a few high-quality review sessions each week instead of pushing for long study blocks. And remember, taking time off isn’t failing. Sometimes a break is exactly what helps you come back even sharper.
So I wouldn’t see this plateau as a sign that you can’t improve. Instead, I’d see it as proof that you’re already working at a really high level, and now any improvement will probably be slower, smaller, and more about rest and careful review than just working harder.
Hi! First off, I want to reassure you that this definitely doesn’t mean you’ve hit your limit. Jumping from a 156 diagnostic to consistently scoring in the 166–168 range is a huge accomplishment! The fact that your Blind Review is 175+ is a really positive sign. That usually tells us your understanding is solid, and it’s just something about timing, endurance, confidence, or making decisions under pressure that’s holding your timed score back from your true potential.
One thing I’d watch out for is leaning too much on isolated drills. Drills are helpful, but they don’t always feel the same as a full practice test. When you’re drilling, you usually know what kind of question is coming, you’re ready for that specific skill, and you’re less likely to get tired. But a full PT throws everything at you at once, so it really tests your ability to recognize question types, manage your pacing, keep up your endurance, and bounce back after tough questions. If you’re finding that drills are going well but your PT scores aren’t moving, I’d recommend shifting some of your study time to reviewing full timed sections instead of just drilling your weak spots.
Since you mentioned there isn’t an obvious pattern to what you’re missing, I’d suggest tracking your mistakes by the type of error, not just by LSAT question type. For example, ask yourself: Did I misread the conclusion? Did I pick an answer that was too strong? Did I miss the gap in the argument? Did I rush through the last few questions? Did I spend too long on a tough question and lose focus after? Sometimes the real pattern isn’t “I’m bad at flaw questions,” but something like “I’m picking answers that are too extreme” or “I’m not resetting after a hard question.”
I’d also recommend reviewing questions you got right but weren’t totally confident about. At the 166–168 level, most improvement comes not from learning brand-new concepts, but from tightening up on the questions where you were between two answers, guessed correctly, or lost time.
I’d treat this plateau as a sign that your foundation is strong, and now it’s just about refining your timed process. The goal at this stage isn’t just to do more questions, but to use your PT review to pinpoint the exact moment your reasoning went off track.
Hi! I noticed you mentioned feeling pretty confident after reading the passage, but then being surprised by your score. That’s actually a really helpful clue! If you are feeling confident and still miss questions, it often means the passage wasn’t understood in the way the LSAT wants.
Here’s a drill I’d recommend: after you finish reading a passage, write your own simple summary and a quick paragraph map before looking at any questions. Then, compare what you wrote to the 7Sage explanation. For now, don’t worry about the questions. Just check if you caught the author’s main point, their viewpoint, the structure, and the purpose of each paragraph. If your map doesn’t match the explanation, that’s a sign you’ve found a spot to work on, even before you get to the questions.
Another thing you might want to look at is which types of questions you’re missing. Are Main Point questions tricky for you? Or maybe Author Attitude or Inference questions? If you notice you’re missing a lot from one category, that usually points to a foundational skill to work on.
Your LR improvement from around -10 to -3 shows you have strong reasoning skills! That’s why I wouldn’t jump to thinking your RC issue is just about reading ability. More often, RC plateaus occur if you still treat RC as a regular reading test rather than focusing on structure and viewpoint. The details do matter, but the LSAT really wants to see if you understand why each piece of information is there and how it fits into the author’s bigger picture.
Something that really helped me was reviewing passages without looking at the questions first. After finishing a passage, I’d ask myself: What’s the author’s main point? What’s their opinion? Why did they include each paragraph? What viewpoints came up, and who holds them? If those answers aren’t super clear, the questions will usually reveal where things got fuzzy.
Hi!
What you're describing is super common, so you're definitely not alone! The LSAT isn't asking you to remember every single detail the first time through. Instead, it's all about getting the author's main point and understanding how the passage is organized.
Something that really helped me was changing my focus from what the passage was saying to why each paragraph was included. After you finish a paragraph, try pausing for a moment and asking yourself: What was the purpose of that paragraph? Was it introducing a theory? Giving evidence? Criticizing an idea? Suggesting a different explanation?
Also, be careful about trying to read faster before you really understand what you're reading. A lot of students think speed is the problem, but usually it's all the rereading that slows them down. If you notice yourself going back over sentences because you're worried you missed something, try to keep moving forward and focus on the big picture. You can always go back for the details when a question asks for them.
And if you find yourself running out of time, don't stress about finishing all four passages right away. Focus on getting accurate first. As you get better at spotting the structure and picking out what's important, your speed will improve on its own.
Hi there! STEM passages can definitely feel intimidating at first, but one thing that really helped me was realizing that the LSAT isn't actually testing your knowledge of the science. Instead, it's all about understanding the structure of the passage. Whenever I came across a technical term or a complicated process, I reminded myself not to get caught up in the details. Instead, I would ask, "Why is the author mentioning this?" and "How does this fit into the bigger picture?"
I also recommend treating unfamiliar scientific concepts like placeholders. For example, if you see a passage talking about a complicated biological process, you can just think of it as "Theory A" or "Process X." The key is to focus on how it connects to the other ideas in the passage, rather than worrying about the specifics.
Another tip is to pay close attention to transitions in the passage. Like Scott mentioned, a lot of STEM passages start with background information before they get to the main debate, discovery, or question. If you can spot where that shift happens, the passage will feel a lot more manageable.
Finally, try not to get discouraged if STEM passages seem tough at first. With some practice, you'll see that the same reading comprehension skills work whether the passage is about science, law, history, or art. You've got this!
Hi!
You’re definitely not alone in feeling this way! One of the most important things to remember is that you don’t need to understand every single sentence perfectly on your first read. Instead, try to focus on the big picture: what’s the main story of the passage, what is each paragraph doing, and whose viewpoints are being discussed? As you read, pause after each paragraph and ask yourself, in just a few words, what was the point of that section.
If you hit a sentence that doesn’t make sense, don’t worry. Try not to reread it right away. Instead, finish the paragraph first. Often, the rest of the paragraph will help make things clearer. If you still need to understand that sentence when you’re answering a question, you can always come back to it. This way, you avoid getting stuck and turning one tricky sentence into a cycle of rereading and stress.