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General test-taking strategies for the ACT reading test
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Questions within the passage start easy and get harder
True
False
2
What test is this?
The READING test, I must read & THINK about what the author is saying.
The READING test, I must find an acceptable answer and MOVE ON.
3
The title of the passage can contain important clues to aid you...
False
True
4
What OTHER evil trickery does the ACT use on the reading section? (Choose all correct answers.)
Makes you THINK you know the meaning without looking at context.
Hands out licorice to distract you.
Gets you answering the question based on things that “could be right"
Using words in context DIFFERENTLY than normal. "most nearly means..."
5
What are the 4 types of reading passages?
social science
licorice
humanities
natural science
literary analysis
6
The best strategy is to eliminate as many choices as possible and only look back if absolutely necessary.
False
True
7
Which two types of questions do you ALWAYS need to look back at the text for?
When it refers to a line number
When it refers to a specific vocabulary word
When it discusses themes and settings
When it asks about context
8
What evil trickery does ACT use in the reading section?
Giving answer choices that are MOSTLY correct
Handing out licorice to distract you
Giving answer choices that are MOTSLY correct
Giving ansrew choices that are correst - MOTSLY
9
It is best to read all questions and answers BEFORE reading the passage.
True
False
10
Finishing all questions in a passage before moving on to another passage:
Isn't a good idea
Is the only time-efficient strategy
11
Which paragraph(s) are MOST important to read thoroughly?
last
second
third
first
12
The best strategy is to ALWAYS LOOK BACK at the passage.
True
False
13
About how much time do you have per PASSAGE in the reading section?
5 minutes
12 minutes and 15 seconds
8 minutes and 45 seconds
45 seconds
14
Passages start easy and get harder
False
True
