Reading Comprehension
"ACET Reading Comprehension? Speed reading with high comprehension is the name of the game! The passages are long and academic. Train your brain to absorb info fast!"
1. The ACET Reading Challenge 📚
ACET passages are known for being dense, academic, and sometimes abstract. You might encounter philosophy, literary criticism, or hard sciences.
Survival Guide
- Don't get stuck: If a sentence is confusing, keep reading. Context often clarifies it later.
- Focus on structure: Identify the main argument and how paragraphs support it.
- Ignore jargon: You don't need to know every technical term to answer the questions.
2. Active Reading Strategy ⚡
Passive reading won't work here. You need to attack the text!
- Skim first (30s): Read the first and last paragraphs to get the main idea.
- Map the text: Note what each paragraph talks about (e.g., "Para 1: Intro/Thesis", "Para 2: Counter-argument", "Para 3: Evidence").
- Anticipate questions: While reading, ask yourself "Why did the author include this detail?"
3. Question Types & Tactics 🎯
Main Idea / Primary Purpose
Check the thesis statement (usually end of intro) and conclusion. Avoid choices that focus on specific details.
Inference
"It can be inferred that..." - The answer is NOT stated directly but is logically supported by the text.
Tone & Attitude
Look for adjectives and adverbs. Is the author objective, critical, enthusiastic, or sarcastic?
Detail / Fact
Go back to the text! Do not rely on your memory. Find the exact sentence.
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