Test Prep for Paired Passages in ACT Reading

Dave_Berry
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 11:39:44 +0000

"ACT READING IS ONE OF four required portions on the ACT college entrance exam. Chances are college-bound high school students already knew this, but some may be unaware that the section contains paired passages. Here’s an explanation of what they are and how to approach them to enhance your score on this important test.

What Are Paired Passages in the ACT Reading Section?

The ACT Reading section contains a total of four passages, each of which covers a different subject area: humanities, literary narratives and prose fiction, natural science, and social science.

Three of the four passages are classed as long – about a full page. However, the remaining passage involves a pair of relatively short texts labeled as Passage A and Passage B." …

https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/college-admissions-playbook/articles/what-students-should-know-about-paired-passages-in-act-reading

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