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Reading and Writing Section
The Reading and Writing section gives you 64 minutes for 54 short passages, each followed by a single question. It tests vocabulary in context, evidence, text structure, grammar and transitions across two adaptive modules. These articles break down every question type and the habits that save time on test day.
Master the skills tested in reading comprehension and grammar.
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What this topic covers
- The four domains: craft, information, conventions and expression
- Pacing at roughly 70 seconds per question
- The grammar and punctuation rules tested most often
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Reading and Writing Section articles
Learn what to expect on the Reading and Writing section, including question types and strategies for success. Articles are listed newest first. Each one is written for the Digital SAT and ends with answers to common follow-up questions and links to related guides.
Practice Passages: Step-by-Step Strategies
Step-by-step strategies for tackling SAT practice passages.Updated May 19, 2026Read articleReading and Writing SectionHow to Boost Your SAT Reading Speed
Speed up your SAT reading while maintaining accuracy.Updated Apr 28, 2026Read articleReading and Writing SectionCommon Mistakes in the Reading and Writing Section
Top mistakes students make in SAT Reading and Writing—and how to fix them.Updated Apr 29, 2026Read articleReading and Writing SectionGrammar Rules You Must Know for SAT Writing
Key grammar rules to ace the SAT Writing section.Updated Apr 29, 2026Read articleReading and Writing SectionStrategies for SAT Reading Comprehension
Effective strategies to master SAT reading comprehension.Updated Apr 29, 2026Read articleReading and Writing SectionTypes of Questions in the Reading and Writing Section
Breakdown of question types in the SAT Reading and Writing section with examples.Updated May 19, 2026Read articleReading and Writing SectionOverview: Digital SAT Reading and Writing Section
An overview of the Digital SAT Reading and Writing section structure and content.Updated Apr 29, 2026Read articleFree sample lesson
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