Sep 12 in ACT Humanities (Eng/Rdg) Tips
Reading Section: Multiple Choice Tips
Hi everyone!
I just wanted to share a few tips I use to help make answering multiple-choice questions on the reading section of the ACT a bit easier.
- FORMULATE YOUR OWN ANSWER FIRST: After you read a question, try to come up with your own answer before you review the options they give you. This can help you immediately eliminate some options that don't align with your understanding of the text.
- BEWARE OF TRICKS: Remember that many questions will try to trick you by including two answers that both SEEM correct. Keep in mind that the wrong answer will either be too BROAD, too NARROW, or NOT TRUE for that section of the text. Read each option carefully!
- DON'T OVER-COMPLICATE THINGS: Don't try to mentally argue or add to an answer choice—use only what the choice provides (In other words, if you find yourself saying, "Well, if I look at it this way, it makes sense..." it's probably not correct!).
- REMEMBER CONTEXT: Some questions may refer to the main idea of only a few specific lines, while others may ask you about the main idea of the entire passage. Make sure your answer reflects the proper context of the question. For example, if a question asks about "the main purpose of the fourth paragraph," your answer should address only the purpose of the fourth paragraph, not the entire passage.
Let me know if you would like to see specific examples where these tips may apply! I'd be happy to share a few practice problems and walk you through the process of selecting the best choice.
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Reading Section: Multiple Choice Tips
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