ACT Reading Strategies

Which of the following items is true?

• You should stay up late studying the night before the test.

• You should eats lots of sugary food and beverages before the test.

• You should get a good nights sleep before the test.

Identify the correct statement.

• The ACT reading has three types of passages with 15 questions for each passage.

• The ACT reading has four types of passages with 10 questions for each passage.

• The time allotted for the reading section is 40 minutes.

Which statement is false?

• Arrive at least 15 minutes early for the test.

• Bring extra pencils and a calculator.

• Eat a healthy breakfast that morning.

• Arrive at the time the test starts.

Select the correct statements.

• Read the question first.

• Read the passage first.

• Summarize the question to make sure you understand what the question is asking of you.

• Take your time answering all the questions.

Select the correct strategies.

• Start with a passage you are interested in reading.

• Eliminate incorrect answers.

• Make educated guesses on difficult questions in order to save time.

• Underline or circle important facts.

Identify the false statement.

• The last 5 minutes should be used for checking answers and/or filling in blanks.

• You should not read the passages, but make educated guesses based on the question and answer choices.

• Don't spend a lot of time on any one question.

• If a line number is referenced, read a couple of lines before and after referenced line number.