1. Scan
It basically means to go through the passage quickly in just one or two readings. It will help you to understand the passage and you will be able to dig out the important information.2. Skim
Skimming refers to scooping out the relative information for the questions. After scanning the passage, read all the question followed by it and try to skim the answers. You can also underline the lines that you think are important according to the questions. The information given in independent clause is relatively more important than that in dependent clause.3. Analyse
Analysis of positive or negative points will aid you to answer the structure based questions and inference based questions. Once you have noticed all the pros and cons of the passage, start attempting the questions. Keep in mind that the information asked in the question should be to the point. So , you must try to figure out the key points of the passage very carefully and tactfully.4. Expand Vocabulary
A strong and active vocabulary is must to attempt the comprehension questions. The reason being that you are sometimes asked synonyms and antonyms, one word substitutions, fill in the blank etc. so, a strengthened vocabulary is needed to attempt them.So, this is it. These four essentials are extremely important to master the technique of attempting reading skills and comprehension. Prepare well and practice as much as you can.
