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LNAT strategy

ok so i have my LNAT this friday (27th) and my strategy for the multiple choice questions is to basically read through the passage once at a reasonable pace which is not too fast but not too slow and then answer the questions. i tried reading the questions first and then the passage but this method didn't work too well for me. for those of you who have already done the LNAT what was your strategy and did it work well?

Reply 1

Lewisy-boy

I like to read the passage, then go back and read any relevant sections appropriate to the questions or maybe even read it a few more times if still can't get the time (I haven't done LNAT, but it's the way I do test like this).

Reply 2

Dark and Lovely

My strategy is like the poster above. I used to try to answer questions from memory and that really didnt work. So it's best to go back to the section relating to each question.

Reply 3

umarf786

got my lnat tomorrow..

:frown:

.. im nervous. in the library as I type. :smile:

I also prefer reading passage and then going onto question! problem is, im still spending 10 minutes on each passage.. average is 8, has to be 8 :frown:

Reply 4

tree_trunkz

I have taken the LNAT twice; once in Feb, once YESTERDAY.

I scored 22 in February, don't know about yesterday obviously.

Focus on every line, but make sure you read continuously, JUST like you'd read a normal book or textbook.

If you focus on each line individually the paragraph won't make sense. Make sure it flows, because a recurring question on the LNAT is "what is the writer's main argument" which would only make sense if you have a general impression of the passage.

Don't sweat, and don't waste time on a question.

EDIT: and Umar, don't gauge time for each passage and rush yourself to finish each in 8 minutes. Just read it, take it easy, relax, and answer.

Reply 5

superdillon

Its worth having a glance at the question before reading the passage. Even if you don't do this, you should at least check if any of the questions contain a quote from the passage; if it does then you should look out for it when you read the extract and pay close attention to the surrounding sentences.