The SAT Reading section is one of the two main sections of the SAT, a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. The SAT Reading section assesses your ability to understand and analyze written passages across a variety of subjects and genres.

The SAT Reading section consists of multiple-choice questions based on reading passages. These passages are drawn from a range of subjects, including literature, history, social studies, science, and the humanities. The questions assess your comprehension, analysis, and interpretation of the information presented in the passages.

The types of questions you might encounter in the SAT Reading section include:

1. Reading Comprehension: These questions assess your ability to understand the main idea of a passage, identify supporting details, infer meaning from context, and draw conclusions.
2. Evidence-Based Reading: These questions require you to use evidence from the passage to support your answers or to identify where in the passage specific information is located.
3. Vocabulary in Context: These questions test your understanding of words and phrases in the context of the passage.
4. Analyzing Informational Graphics: Some passages may include charts, graphs, or tables, and you may be asked questions about the information presented in these graphics.

The SAT Reading section is designed to evaluate your critical reading skills and your ability to engage with complex texts. Your performance on the Reading section contributes to your overall SAT score, which is reported on a scale from 400 to 1600. Additionally, you’ll receive subscores for the Reading section, which provide more detailed feedback on your performance in specific areas such as Command of Evidence and Words in Context.