HiSET Reading Comprehension Strategies

This video tutorial provides an overview of the HiSET exam's reading section, including registration steps and practice test recommendations. It covers reading techniques, focusing on understanding verbs and content words, and offers strategies for analyzing questions and selecting the best answers. The video also explores the English language's roots, prefixes, and suffixes to aid comprehension. The tutorial concludes with contact information for further assistance.

What is the primary focus of the HiSET exam discussed in the video?

• Writing

• Mathematics

• Science

• Reading

Where should you go to set up your HiSET account?

• hiset.org

• hiset.ets.org

• ets.org

• google.com

What is the first step in preparing for the reading section of the HiSET?

• Writing essays

• Memorizing vocabulary

• Practicing math problems

• Setting up an online account

Why is the reading section considered tricky?

• It requires careful study of long passages

• It is not part of the HiSET exam

• It has complex math problems

• It involves writing essays

What should you focus on when reading passages for the HiSET?

• Nouns

• Pronouns

• Adjectives

• Verbs

How many questions are typically in a reading passage?

• Three

• Five

• Four

• Two

What is a key strategy for selecting the best answer in the reading section?

• Ignoring the content words

• Selecting the first option

• Matching verbs from the passage

• Choosing the longest answer

What are content words?

• Words that are always verbs

• Words that carry the main meaning

• Words that describe emotions

• Words that are always nouns

What is a useful technique for computerized tests?

• Navigating between screens efficiently

• Highlighting text on the screen

• Writing notes on paper

• Ignoring the screen layout

What languages contribute to the complexity of English?

• Russian and Greek

• Chinese and Japanese

• German, French, and Latin

• Spanish and Italian