The "exact word" trap - You read a question that asks you to find the answer that best matches the point of the passage. You glance down at the choices and see one that uses some of the exact words you remember from the passage.
It’s a trap! - Look for the answer that paraphrases the point – that is, makes the same point using different words. That will usually be the correct one!
The “absolute” trap - Some answer choices will sound correct but will use words like “always,” “never,” “only,” etc.
It’s a trap! - When you see an absolute word on the ACT Reading Test, you should take it as a warning and watch carefully for a trap!
The “common definition” trap - Some questions on the ACT Reading Test will ask you to say what a word means as it is used in the passage.
It’s a trap! - You’re not being asked for the first dictionary definition of the word, you’are being asked how the passage is using the word. Always look for context.
The “negative word” trap - There will be questions on the test that use words like “NOT,” “EXCEPT,” or “REJECT.”
It’s a trap! - The presence of one of those words means that you are looking for a false answer among the true ones and that false answer will be the correct one!
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