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Prep Fact:
You will have a maximum of two longer passages; the rest will be one paragraph long.
Reading Comprehension and the Computer-Adaptive Exam
Reading passages and trying to answer corresponding questions are daunting tasks on their own. But having to read the
passages and answer the questions on a computer screen can complicate the section even further. The creators of the
computer-
adaptive exam try to make the section as seamless as possible by utilizing a split-
screen model. The passage
will always be displayed on the screen alongside the question you are currently working on. As we discussed in the
Introduction chapter, ETS offers its free PowerPrep II Software so you can walk through the elements of the section like
practice reading, selecting answer choices, and navigating the section. Utilize this resource to not only familiarize yourself
with the material, but to also get accustomed to the built-
in functions of the exam and with reading long passages using

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the scroll function on a split-screen. 
Since you cannot annotate the passage on the screen, you want to allow yourself time to practice with alternative
methods to notate the information in the passage. As you work on this chapter, practice taking notes on your scratch
paper instead of growing accustomed to writing on the passages. This way, on exam day, you can easily use this method.
Components of a Reading Comprehension Question
Reading Comprehension questions are comprised of three key components: the
answer choices
. 
Components of a Reading Comprehension Question
Passage:
This is the meat of the Reading Comprehension question. The passage will be 1−5 paragraphs in length
with content drawn from a wide range of sources like journals, academic texts, and popular literature. 
Question Stem:
The question stem provides you with a specific task based on the passage. There are several
question stems that occur frequently on the exam, each of which test different aspects of your critical reading and
analytical reasoning skills. We will explore these stems in greater detail later in this chapter.