Reading Act

When pacing yourself through the Reading portion of the ACT, how much time should you give yourself per passage?

• 10 minutes per passage: 5 to read it and 5 to answer questions.

• 9 minutes per passage: 5 to read it and 4 to answer questions.

• 8 minutes per passage: 3 to read it and 5 to answer questions.

• You don't need to pace yourself through the reading portion.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the recommended time to spend on each passage in the Reading section of the ACT?

• 10 minutes per passage: 5 to read it and 5 to answer questions.

• 9 minutes per passage: 5 to read it and 4 to answer questions.

• 8 minutes per passage: 3 to read it and 5 to answer questions.

• You don't need to pace yourself through the reading portion.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is a strategy for improving reading comprehension on the ACT?

• Skim the passage quickly and answer questions based on memory.

• Read the questions first, then find the answers in the passage.

• Read the passage thoroughly and answer questions in order.

• Ignore the passage and answer questions based on general knowledge.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What type of questions are typically found in the Reading section of the ACT?

• Math problem-solving questions

• Science experiment questions

• Literary analysis and comprehension questions

• Historical fact questions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How many passages are there in the ACT Reading section?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the main focus of the Reading section in the ACT?

• Testing mathematical skills

• Evaluating scientific knowledge

• Assessing reading comprehension and analysis

• Measuring historical knowledge

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is NOT a common type of passage in the ACT Reading section?

• Prose fiction

• Social science

• Mathematics

• Humanities

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is a key skill tested in the ACT Reading section?

• Calculating complex equations

• Interpreting graphs and charts

• Analyzing written passages

• Memorizing historical dates

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which strategy is least effective for the ACT Reading section?

• Reading the passage thoroughly before answering questions

• Answering questions based on the order they appear

• Guessing answers without reading the passage

• Highlighting key points in the passage

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the best way to handle difficult vocabulary in the ACT Reading section?

• Skip the word and move on

• Use context clues to infer meaning

• Look up the word in a dictionary

• Ignore the word completely

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10