Predicting answers...?

[foralexpark]

Hello,

I developed this peculiar solving pattern that I recently realized that I don't know whether it's a good thing or not..

After reading the stimulus, sometimes (around 50%~60%) I can predict the answers, but other times, I have a weak idea of what is going on, which I think is mainly because I missed the core, or rather, I don't have strong grasp of the core.

But when I read the answers, it actually helps me to clarify my understanding of the core... which leads me to a 5~7 second reorganization and then, at most of the times, to right answers..

Is this normal? is it okay that my understanding of the CORE becomes stronger or more clarified after I read couple of the answer choices?

(I think the reason why it clarifies is that because when I read answer choices, they have hidden clues that says something either very relevant, in which case the clues bolster my understanding and hence leads me to a correct answer, and very irrelevant, which ALSO supports my understanding of the core and avoid it)

please advise!

[maryadkins]

Sure it's normal. I still do that, too, on occasion!

What's your concern? That it adds time? Are you finishing the section in time?

[foralexpark]

Sure it's normal. I still do that, too, on occasion!

What's your concern? That it adds time? Are you finishing the section in time?

Thank you for your reply

Yes, my concern is that I always finish my section short on time.
it takes me 39~41 minutes to finish the whole section

I am guessing this is something that I must practice to overcome (time issue)?

Thanks