SATElite (750+)Frequency: 2 questions
Cross-Text Connections & Dual Passage Perspectives
Cross-Text questions feature Text 1 and Text 2 discussing the same topic with different angles or conclusions. The question asks how Text 2's author would respond to a specific finding or perspective in Text 1.
Core Formula & Concept Cheat Sheet
1Step 1: Summarize Text 1's core claim in 4 words.
2Step 2: Summarize Text 2's attitude toward Text 1 (agreement, qualification, or refutation).
3Step 3: Focus on the specific point of intersection.
The 700+ Score Trap
Assuming Text 2 completely disagrees with Text 1 when Text 2 usually merely qualifies or points out a methodological limitation.
Test Your Mastery
Official Exam FormatLive Interactive Practice Drill
Text 1: Economist Alcott argues that automated self-checkout kiosks uniformly decrease labor costs for supermarket chains.
Text 2: Retail analyst Chen agrees that kiosks reduce cashier payrolls but points out that high inventory shrinkage from shoplifting and maintenance expenses often cancel out initial savings.
Based on the texts, how would Chen (Text 2) most likely respond to Alcott's claim?
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I avoid getting bogged down in dual passages?
Read Text 1 to understand its hypothesis, then read Text 2 looking specifically for whether it supports, nuances, or disproves Text 1's claim.