What it is
Misreading one word changes the whole question. A quick second read catches “not,” “best,” “first,” and similar traps.
When to use it
Every question — especially under time pressure.
How to do it
- Read the question stem fully.
- Underline key command words.
- Predict the answer before reading options (cover choices).
Common mistakes
- Reading options before the question.
- Assuming the question is like one you saw before.
- Rushing the last 10 questions.
Your 1-minute action
On 5 practice questions, cover answers and predict before looking.