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Reading for Main Idea & Detail Under Time Pressure
ACT Reading's biggest challenge is usually time (40 questions in 40 minutes) — efficient strategy matters as much as comprehension skill.
Overview
A common effective strategy: skim the passage quickly for overall structure and main idea first (don't try to memorize every detail), then go back to specific line references for detail questions, since most answers are directly traceable to a specific spot in the text.
Practice Quiz
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Which strategy is most recommended for managing the ACT Reading section's tight time limit?