An affirmation statement you can repeat to yourself to help you stay calm, focused, and relaxed.

In through the nose and out through the mouth is all you need to remember for this stress buster.

A summary statement that tells what a passage (or paragraph) is about.

The number of times you are allowed to attempt the TAP.

The first thing you should do when attacking the Reading Comprehension test.

Increasing the amount of reading you do before your test date can help to build this.

This stress buster helps you relax by getting blood moving throughout your muscles.

These "little" answers will never be the main idea.

The four subsections that comprise the TAP.

The way to read each passage! This includes summarizing each paragraph in your own words, monitoring your comprehension, etc. It is the opposite of reading passively.

Develop one of these and stick to it! It's a good way to hold yourself accountable.

To engage in this stress busting activity, all you have to do is close your eyes.

This kind of main idea (like most) is not explicitly stated.

The practice of getting rid of answer choices you know are incorrect.

An outline or list of summarizing statements or key points you should create while reading.

Being efficient, knowing your strengths and weaknesses, and being resourceful are all examples of this.

Engaging in an inner dialogue, not allowing yourself to dwell on the negative, and repeating affirmations are all examples of this stress buster.

Try doing this on your own before looking at the answer choices for a main idea question.

The number of multiple choice questions on the Reading Comprehension test.

Forcing yourself to make a passage map helps you to avoid thinking about this while you're reading.

Keeping things in perspective, practicing positive thinking, and visualizing your success are all part of this kind of preparation.

A "no surprises" approach to test preparation and stress busting means knowing these three things.

This is how an architect or a home builder might describe the main idea of a passage?

The percentage of questions you must get correct on the Reading Comprehension to pass.

Choosing the best answer always includes reading all of these.