Reading Flashcards
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On the ACT Reading test, how many passages are presented in the standard format?
Answer: Four passages
The ACT Reading test contains four passages, one per genre.
A question asks for the 'main idea' of a passage. What should your answer reflect?
Answer: The central point the whole passage develops
Main-idea answers must capture the overall central point, not a narrow detail.
When a Reading question cites specific line numbers, the best strategy is to:
Answer: Read the referenced lines plus surrounding context
Reading around the cited lines provides the context needed for accuracy.
An 'inference' question on the ACT Reading test asks you to:
Answer: Draw a logical conclusion supported by the text
Inference questions require conclusions logically grounded in the passage's evidence.
Roughly how much time should you budget per passage to finish the Reading section on time?
Answer: About 8.75 minutes
With 35 minutes for four passages, that is roughly 8 to 9 minutes each.
A question about the 'tone' of a passage is asking about:
Answer: The author's attitude toward the subject
Tone refers to the author's attitude or feeling conveyed through word choice.
If two answer choices both seem correct, the best one is usually the choice that:
Answer: Is most fully supported by the passage
The strongest answer is the one with the most direct textual support.