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Least Acceptable Questions


Kristin Fracchia
Lesson by Kristin Fracchia
Magoosh Expert

Summary
This lesson focuses on mastering the 'least acceptable' or 'not acceptable' question types on the ACT exam, offering strategies for identifying the correct answer through a process of elimination.
  • Understanding the 'least acceptable' or 'not acceptable' question types is crucial for ACT test-takers.
  • A key strategy involves identifying answer choices that are similar or synonymous and eliminating them to find the most distinct choice.
  • The 'which one of these is least like the others' game is an effective method for narrowing down answer choices.
  • It's important to consider both content and grammar when evaluating answer choices, as 'not acceptable' often indicates a grammatical error.
  • Applying the strategy in practice involves careful comparison and elimination of similar answer choices to identify the one that doesn't fit.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Least Acceptable Questions
00:48
Strategy for Answering Least Acceptable Questions
02:12
Applying the Strategy: A Test Example
04:06
Differentiating Between 'Least' and 'Not Acceptable'