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Introduction to the ACT Reading Test

Kristin Fracchia
Lesson by Kristin Fracchia
Magoosh Expert
Summary
This content provides a comprehensive guide to preparing for the ACT Reading Test, emphasizing the importance of active reading, understanding passage types, and practicing under timed conditions.
  • The ACT Reading Test consists of 40 questions across four passages, including fiction, social science, humanities, and natural science, to be completed in 35 minutes.
  • Active reading and understanding the main idea, relationships, events, tone, and purpose in texts are crucial for success.
  • Practicing timed reading passages and purposeful annotation can significantly improve test performance.
  • Knowing the main idea of a passage is essential before attempting the questions, as many questions relate directly to it.
  • Practicing writing answers before looking at the choices can help avoid tempting but incorrect options.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding the ACT Reading Test
01:35
The Importance of Active Reading
04:04
Practicing Under Timed Conditions
05:26
Mastering the Main Idea