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Trap Answer Choices

Trap Answer Choices
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Chris Lele
Lesson by Chris Lele
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Summary
Understanding and identifying trap answer choices is crucial for success in the ACT reading section, as it helps test-takers avoid common pitfalls and select the correct answer more efficiently.
  • Trap answer choices are designed to mislead by appearing almost correct, necessitating careful reading and analysis.
  • There are several types of trap answers, including opposite/reversed terms, too extreme, not mentioned in passage, and the 'rotten spot' where a small part of the answer invalidates it.
  • Identifying the type of trap can aid in quickly eliminating wrong answers and focusing on the correct choice.
  • Practical exercises demonstrate how to apply these strategies to actual ACT reading passages, emphasizing the importance of verifying answers with passage text.
  • The goal is not to identify the right answer immediately but to methodically eliminate wrong ones based on their trap category.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Trap Answer Choices
00:56
Types of Trap Answers
03:57
Applying Knowledge to Practice
04:43
Strategies for Eliminating Wrong Answers
08:25
Recap and Strategy Emphasis