ACT Reading Test
The ACT Reading Test is based on 4 types of passages: prose fiction, social studies, humanities, and natural sciences. The passages are usually excerpts from various books and magazines.
ACT Reading Test at a Glance
- 35 minute section with 40 questions
- All multiple choice
- Section is scored between 1-36
Examples of ACT Reading Content
- Prose Fiction - Usually a short story or a selection from a short story or novel.
- Social Studies - Passages in this category cover a wide array of topics. Expect to run into subjects like anthropology, archaeology, business, economics, sociology, psychology, political science, education, geography, or history.
- Humanities - Film, language, literary criticism, music, philosophy, radio, TV, theater, personal essays, memoirs, architecture, art, and dance are all topics you may encounter on the Humanities passage.
- Natural Sciences - From astronomy to zoology, anything related to science would be used for this type of passage.
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