ACT Reading Test

The ACT Reading Test measures reading comprehension skills through a variety of passages and question types.

Understanding Passage TypesQuestion Types and What They TestReading for Main Ideas and Details
Interpreting Author’s Tone and PurposeAnalyzing Relationships and ArgumentsMaking Inferences and Synthesizing Information
Applying Reading Skills to Everyday LifeCollaborative Reading and DiscussionUsing Reading Strategies in Other Subjects
Time Management During the TestActive Reading Techniques
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Practical Applications

Collaborative Reading and Discussion

Working Together to Deepen Understanding

Reading isn’t always a solo activity! Discussing passages with friends or classmates can reveal new insights and help everyone understand tricky texts.

How to Collaborate

  • Take turns summarizing paragraphs.
  • Ask each other questions about the text.
  • Debate possible interpretations or answers.

Benefits

Collaboration builds communication skills, exposes you to different perspectives, and often makes reading more fun.

Examples

  • Hosting a book club to discuss themes in a novel.

  • Working in pairs to answer practice ACT questions together.

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Using Reading Strategies in Other Subjects