ACT Test Prep: The Basics to the ACT Reading

Time spent per question should be about ____.

• 30 seconds

• 45 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 75 seconds

According to Tip #1, how many minutes should you spend per passage?

• 5 minutes

• 6 minutes

• 7 minutes

• 8 minutes

The ACT Reading questions about words in context make up what percentage of the test?

• 5-10%

• 25-30%

• 35-40%

• 45-50%

Fill in the blank: The ACT Reading test questions about integration of knowledge and ideas account for _______ of the test.

• A) 5-10%

• B) 13-18%

• C) 20-25%

• D) 30-35%

What is the focus of questions about key ideas and detail in the ACT Reading test?

• Summarizing themes

• Calculating numbers

• Drawing diagrams

• Solving equations

In the ACT Reading test, what should you do after skimming the questions?

• Skim the passage

• Underline the key words in the questions

• Read the passage thoroughly

• Answer the questions immediately.

What should you do with 'extra' words like 'primarily' and 'best' when finding key words?

• Highlight them

• Ignore them

• Use them as key words

• None of the above.

What does the image suggest about leaving questions unanswered?

• It is recommended.

• It should be avoided.

• It is mandatory.

• It is optional.

You are given ________ minutes on the reading portion of the ACT

• 30

• 35

• 40