Pre-publication copies of The Critical Reader are now available through CreateSpace

If you're taking the May or June SAT and can't wait for the final version to be released on Amazon, you can now purchase The Critical Reader: The Complete Guide to SAT Critical Reading through CreateSpace.

Intended to demystify what is often considered the most difficult SAT section to "crack," the book systematically and thoroughly covers every aspect of Critical Reading, from vocabulary to common passage themes to inferences. Each type of question is given an entire chapter, with extensive exercises provided to ensure thorough mastery.

Although this version may contain some very minor formatting inconsistencies or typographic errors, the content is essentially identical to what will appear in final version.

For a preview of the book, click here.

Announcement: All Critical Reading Exercises Now Available Without Signup

Because of some difficulties users have experienced in signing up and accessing exercises, I've decided to eliminate the sign-up/login requirement. To access exercises, simply go to http://thecriticalreader.com/exercises.html and click on the quiz you wish to take.

Two Strategies for Managing Time on ACT Reading Comprehension

http://thecriticalreader.com/blog/item/341-two-strategies-for-managing-time-on-act-reading.html

New Critical Reader SAT Grammar Exercise: Verb Drill, Mixed Tenses

http://thecriticalreader.com/grammar-worksheets.html?quiz_id=36

New Critical Reader SAT Grammar Exercise: Dangling Modifiers

http://thecriticalreader.com/grammar-worksheets.html?quiz_id=42

Some advice for those of you unhappy with your SAT scores

http://thecriticalreader.com/blog/item/337-some-advice-for-those-of-you-unhappy-with-your-sat-scores.html

Making the big picture leap

http://thecriticalreader.com/blog/item/336-making-the-big-picture-leap.html

Who, Whom, and the ACT

http://thecriticalreader.com/blog/item/335-who-whom-and-the-act.html

New Critical Reader Exercise Posted: Commas and Semicolons

http://thecriticalreader.com/grammar-worksheets.html?quiz_id=39&force=1

New Set of Critical Reader SAT Grammar Exercises Posted: Past Perfect vs. Simple Past

http://thecriticalreader.com/grammar-worksheets.html?quiz_id=27