What is the purpose of the ACT reading section?

To evaluate reading comprehension.

To assess scientific knowledge.

Which sentence uses the word 'read' as a noun?

The read was interesting and informative.

She will read the article later.

They read every night before bed.

What is the effect of reading regularly on vocabulary?

It has no effect on vocabulary.

What does the term 'context clues' refer to in reading?

Hints within the text to understand unfamiliar words.

Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

The book was read by the entire class.

Everyone in the class reads the book.

The book is reading by the class.

What is the main focus of literary analysis in ACT reading?

Understanding character development and themes.

Identifying mathematical formulas.

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

The stars are diamonds in the sky.

The stars were like diamonds in the sky.

The stars danced playfully in the sky.

What is the role of a thesis statement in a passage?

To state the main idea or argument.

To provide a summary of the passage.

Which of the following best describes 'tone' in a passage?

The author's attitude towards the subject.

The dialogue between characters.

What is the best way to approach a difficult reading passage?

Read the questions first, then the passage.

Guess the answers without reading.

Read only the first and last paragraphs.

Which sentence contains a simile?

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

Her smile illuminated the room.

What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The wind whispered through the trees.

The leaves were green and lush.

What is the significance of the title in a reading passage?

It provides the main idea of the passage.

It lists the characters in the story.

It gives the author's biography.

Which of the following sentences is in the active voice?

The book was written by the author.

The book is being written by the author.

The book has been written by the author.

What is the best strategy for answering multiple-choice questions in the ACT reading section?

Eliminate obviously wrong answers first.

Choose the first answer that seems correct.

Act Reading

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RL.7.10, RL.7.4, RL.6.3

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Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

LABELLING QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Label this basic plot diagram.

a

b

c

d

e

Climax

Introduction

Rising action

Resolution

Falling action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the main idea of the passage.

The importance of reading regularly.

The benefits of reading ACT materials.

How to improve reading speed.

The history of the ACT exam.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

She don't like reading ACT books.

He doesn't enjoys reading.

They doesn't have any ACT materials.

She doesn't like reading ACT books.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the synonym of 'comprehend' as used in the context of ACT reading?

Ignore

Understand

Forget

Confuse

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that best combines these two sentences: 'Reading is essential. It improves vocabulary.'

Reading is essential, it improves vocabulary.

Reading is essential because it improves vocabulary.

Reading is essential but it improves vocabulary.

Reading is essential or it improves vocabulary.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the antonym of 'enhance' in the context of reading skills?

Improve

Diminish

Boost

Strengthen

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The ACT reading section is designed to _______ a student's comprehension skills.'

test

ignore

confuse

distract

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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Act Reading

25 questions

Label this basic plot diagram.

Identify the main idea of the passage.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

What is the synonym of 'comprehend' as used in the context of ACT reading?

Choose the sentence that best combines these two sentences: 'Reading is essential. It improves vocabulary.'

What is the antonym of 'enhance' in the context of reading skills?

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The ACT reading section is designed to _______ a student's comprehension skills.'

Identify the literary device used in this sentence: 'The book was a passport to adventure.'

What is the purpose of the ACT reading section?

Which sentence uses the word 'read' as a noun?

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