Multiple Choice (Reading)(MC-R)
8% of READINGCap at ~1.5–2 minutes each
Low weight, tight timebox — and only the multiple-answer variant punishes guessing.
Research-seeded guide — verified method and traps included; a full live example is coming next.
The Format
- Text
- Up to 300–350 words
- Scoring
- Single: 1/0 no penalty · Multiple: −1 per wrong pick (floor 0)
The Scoring
1
Single answer
No penalty — always answer.
±1
Multiple answer
Select ONLY options you can point to evidence for.
~5% (multiple) + ~2–3% (single) of Reading — bank the points without burning the shared timer.
The System
Question First
1
STEM
Read the question before the passage
Know what you're hunting for.
2
SCAN
Targeted, not full reading
Skim for main idea, scan for the detail. Answers are paraphrased, not verbatim.
3
EVIDENCE
Point to the line
On multiple-answer, no evidence = no click.
Avoid
The 2 Traps That Cost You the Task
✕ Unsure second selection
On multiple-answer, a wrong extra pick erases a right one. Play it safe with one.
✕ Overtime
These are the lowest-value reading items. 2 minutes max.
Daily Drills
- →Timed sets: 4 MC items in 7 minutes.
Memory Hooks
Stem → Scan → EvidenceMultiple = only sure picks