act reading. basics ●four passages o prose fiction, social science, humanities, and natural...
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ACT Reading
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Basics
● Four passages o prose fiction, social science, humanities, and natural
science● 40 questions in 35 minutes
o each passage has 10 MC questions● No outside knowledge is tested, all info to
answer questions is included in the passage given
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Types of Questions
● Main Concept● Fact● Inference● Point of View ● Vocabulary in Context
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Main Concept
● Asks about facts related to entire passage● Usually phrased as...
o The main idea of the passage is…o Which of the following quotations best expresses the
main pointo The primary purpose of this passage is…
● Read the entire passage before answering these
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Fact
● Asks about significant details from the passage
● Often phrased as…o According to the author…o The author compares…o The author mentions which of the following?
● Usually straightforward
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Inference
● Asks about what can be logically inferred from the passages
● Requires you to draw a conclusion● Often phrased as…
o The passage implies that…o The author suggests that…
● Pay attention to clues!
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Point of View
● Asks mainly about the tone and mood of a passage
● Requires you to pay attention to HOW something is said
● Often phrased as…o The author’s attitude __ is…o Which of the following best describes the author’s
reaction?
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Vocabulary in Context
● Asks about the definitions of certain words in the context of the passage
● Predict a word or phrase to replace the word in question and then find an answer choice that matches your prediction
● Typically straightforward
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Common Mistakes
● Taking too long on one passage● Reading the entire passage too slowly● Spending too much time on one question
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Tips
● Read the questions first● Mark sections in the passage as you read