Learning proper pacing for the SAT sentence completion section is very important for many reasons. There are nineteen questions, so it is a good idea to make sure enough time is present for all of them to be answered correctly. Knowing what amount of time to spend on each section is also crucial for getting the highest score possible.
What are good time measurements?
The fastest test takers will get through the first eight questions in under two and a half minutes while the next fastest will usually take three and a half to four minutes to complete it. The best thing to do is not let any single question take more than 20 seconds at the very most, while still leaving time to check each answer to ensure accuracy.
Avoid Time Traps
An important thing to remember is that test takers will deliberately include time traps on this section of the SAT to get students bogged down on a single question, unable to maximize the number of points they receive. Never sacrifice too much time on any single question.
