Act Reading

Label this basic plot diagram.

a

b

c

d

e

Rising action

Introduction

Resolution

Falling action

Climax

Identify the main idea of the passage.

• The importance of reading regularly.

• The benefits of reading ACT materials.

• How to improve reading speed.

• The history of the ACT exam.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• She don't like reading ACT books.

• He doesn't enjoys reading.

• They doesn't have any ACT materials.

• She doesn't like reading ACT books.

What is the synonym of 'comprehend' as used in the context of ACT reading?

• Ignore

• Understand

• Forget

• Confuse

Choose the sentence that best combines these two sentences: 'Reading is essential. It improves vocabulary.'

• Reading is essential, it improves vocabulary.

• Reading is essential because it improves vocabulary.

• Reading is essential but it improves vocabulary.

• Reading is essential or it improves vocabulary.

What is the antonym of 'enhance' in the context of reading skills?

• Improve

• Diminish

• Boost

• Strengthen

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The ACT reading section is designed to _______ a student's comprehension skills.'

• test

• ignore

• confuse

• distract

Identify the literary device used in this sentence: 'The book was a passport to adventure.'

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

What is the purpose of the ACT reading section?

• To test mathematical skills.

• To evaluate reading comprehension.

• To assess scientific knowledge.

• To measure writing ability.

Which sentence uses the word 'read' as a noun?

• I read the book yesterday.

• She will read the article later.

• The read was interesting and informative.

• They read every night before bed.