How are graphics used in pair passages in SOL practice?

• A. They are decorative and not used for answering questions
• B. They provide supplementary data or visual information used to answer questions about the text as a whole.
• C. They are studied separately from the passages
• D. They only appear in math sections

Answer: (B)

Graphics in pair passages are there to provide supplementary data or visual information that you use together with the written text to answer questions about the passage as a whole. A chart, graph, diagram, or image can illustrate a point, show trends, compare items, or provide details you’ll reference when understanding how the passages relate. They’re not decorative, and they aren’t studied separately; you’ll often need to interpret what the graphic shows and connect it back to what the passages say. They can appear in reading sections as part of the pair passages, not limited to math. When you encounter one, glance at labels and captions, relate it to the main ideas, and use it to support or refine your understanding of the text. This integrated approach helps you answer questions that require synthesizing information from both the text and the graphic.