1. ACT Reading

2. Basics Four passages 40 questions in 35 minutes
prose fiction, social science, humanities, and natural science
40 questions in 35 minutes
each passage has 10 MC questions
No outside knowledge is tested, all info to answer questions is included in the passage given

3. Types of Questions Main Concept Fact Inference Point of View
Vocabulary in Context

4. Main Concept Asks about facts related to entire passage
Usually phrased as...
The main idea of the passage is…
Which of the following quotations best expresses the main point
The primary purpose of this passage is…
Read the entire passage before answering these

5. Fact Asks about significant details from the passage Often phrased as…
According to the author…
The author compares…
The author mentions which of the following?
Usually straightforward

6. Inference Asks about what can be logically inferred from the passages
Requires you to draw a conclusion
Often phrased as…
The passage implies that…
The author suggests that…
Pay attention to clues!

7. 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…
The author’s attitude __ is…
Which of the following best describes the author’s reaction?

8. 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

9. Common Mistakes Taking too long on one passage
Reading the entire passage too slowly
Spending too much time on one question

10. Tips
Read the questions first
Mark sections in the passage as you read