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Section A Strategy

LNAT Section A: Time Management Tips That Actually Work

95 minutes, 12 passages, 42 questions — here is how to finish with time to spare.

LNAT Section A gives you 95 minutes to answer 42 multiple-choice questions across 12 reading passages. That is roughly 2 minutes 15 seconds per question — tight enough that poor pacing can cost you points even when you understand the material. Most students read passages too slowly, re-read questions unnecessarily, or stall on hard questions. This guide shows you exactly how to allocate your time, which questions to answer first, and how to use Applaa's timed practice to build the pacing instincts you need on test day.

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The 95-Minute Pacing Formula

Divide the exam into passage blocks. Each passage has 3–4 questions. Budget 7–8 minutes per passage — that includes reading the passage once and answering all its questions. This leaves a 5-minute buffer for review.

  • ✓Read each passage once at a steady pace — do not slow-read or skim
  • ✓Answer the questions you are confident about first within each passage set
  • ✓Mark uncertain questions and return only if time allows
  • ✓Never spend more than 90 seconds on a single question — move on and come back

Common Timing Mistakes to Eliminate

Students who run out of time usually make the same errors. Identifying them in practice — not on test day — is what Applaa's timed mode is designed for.

  • ✓Re-reading the entire passage for each question instead of scanning for the relevant section
  • ✓Agonising over 'best answer' vs 'correct answer' — LNAT questions have one clearly defensible answer
  • ✓Spending disproportionate time on the first passage and rushing the last three
  • ✓Failing to practise under timed conditions — untimed practice builds false confidence

Practical plan

Build Exam-Day Pacing With Applaa

Step 1

Download Applaa free and open the LNAT Section A practice mode

Step 2

Complete full timed passage sets — Applaa replicates real exam timing

Step 3

After each set, review the time you spent per question in the results breakdown

Step 4

Repeat weekly until you consistently finish with at least 5 minutes remaining

Frequently asked questions

Should I read the questions before the passage?

This divides opinion. For LNAT, most high scorers read the passage first because the questions often test the overall argument rather than specific facts. Try both approaches in Applaa practice and use whatever gives you better accuracy.

What if I cannot finish all 42 questions?

There is no negative marking on the LNAT, so always attempt every question. If time is running short, use your best judgement rather than leaving blanks.

How much does reading speed matter?

Reading speed matters less than comprehension accuracy. It is better to read each passage once with full understanding than to skim and need to re-read. Regular broadsheet reading improves both speed and comprehension over time.

How many timed practice sets should I do before the real exam?

Aim for at least 10 full timed sets. Applaa's 10,000+ questions mean you will never repeat the same material, keeping each practice session genuinely challenging.

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