ACT Overview

How much time is allotted for the ACT Reading test?

• 20 minutes

• 25 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 35 minutes

Which of the following types of ACT Reading passages usually consists of excerpts from fiction or literary memoirs?

• Prose/Literary Narrative

• Social Science

• Humanities

• Natural Science

How many reading passages are there on the ACT Reading test?

• 2 passages

• 3 passages

• 4 passages

• 5 passages

Which of the following types of ACT Reading passages usually consists of straightforward discussions of topics in the social sciences, including areas like psychology (study of the mind), sociology (study of societies), and education?

• Prose/Literary Narrative

• Social Science

• Humanities

• Natural Science

Which of the following types of ACT Reading passages can be from personal essays or memoirs, as well as on humanities subject areas like the arts, literature, media, or philosophy?

• Prose/Literary Narrative

• Social Science

• Humanities

• Natural Science

Which of the following types of ACT Reading passages has topics that may range from subjects covered in school, like biology, chemistry, or physics, to more esoteric areas like astronomy, technology, or medicine?

• Prose/Literary Narrative

• Social Science

• Humanities

• Natural Science

What is the primary focus of the ACT English section?

• Grammar and usage

• Mathematical reasoning

• Scientific analysis

• Historical context

How many questions are there in the ACT English section?

• 40 questions

• 50 questions

• 60 questions

• 75 questions

What is the time limit for the ACT English section?

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 75 minutes

Which of the following is tested in the ACT English section?

• Algebraic equations

• Reading comprehension

• Punctuation and sentence structure

• Chemical reactions