There are many ways to prepare for the Reading test, but the best way is to read. Read as much and as widely as you can and try to understand what you are reading.
Know the structure of the test - There are four ACT reading passages that have 10 questions each, which equals a total of 40 multiple-choice questions that each has four answer choices.
The act is an open-book test - Don't get discouraged, though. You don't need any outside knowledge to answer ACT Reading questions; they’re all based on the passage in front of you.
Always read the passage first - A much better use of your time is to read the passage and grasp the main idea and purpose before even glancing at the questions.
Use the line reference - The line references are provided for a reason, so use them, and don’t forget to read around the line reference for context.
Eliminate incorrect answer choices - There will always be answers to eliminate, so look for them. Sometimes, just one word makes an entire answer choice wrong.
Find support - Always choose the best answer choice (based on support in the passage), not the one you think sounds most intelligent.
Know how the test is scored - There is no wrong answer penalty, so make sure you answer every question, even if you cannot eliminate any answer choices or if you run out of time.