Speed Read
Read a short passage as fast as you can, then answer three questions. Your score blends reading speed with accuracy.
How to play
- Press Start reading. A short passage appears and a timer begins.
- Tap I finished reading when you are done. The passage disappears and three questions follow.
- Answer each question from memory. Your reading speed in words per minute is multiplied by your share of right answers.
- Play again for a new passage and try to beat your best effective speed.
Tips and strategy
- Read for meaning, not for every word. Facts and numbers are what the questions ask about.
- Rushing and guessing lowers your score, so a steady fast pace beats a frantic one.
- Notice the cause and the reason in each sentence, since questions often ask why.
- Reading speeds above 1000 words per minute are capped, so there is no gain in skipping the text.
FAQ
- What is effective WPM?
- It is your reading speed in words per minute multiplied by the fraction of questions you answered correctly.
- Can I go back and read the passage during the questions?
- No. The passage is hidden once you finish reading, so the questions test what you remembered.
- Are the passages always the same?
- There are several passages, and the answer options are shuffled each time.