ACT Test-Taking Tips: How to Answer Multiple-Choice Questions

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ACT Test-Taking Tips: How to Answer Multiple-Choice Questions

Strategy for multiple-choice questions

Read the entire question
Anticipate the answer
Focus on key terms or concepts, highlighting or underlining as needed/if possible
Eliminate clearly wrong answers
Consider all possible answers

Remember, there is no guessing penalty on the ACT, so you should always make your best guess at an answer, especially if you՚re able to eliminate any incorrect options!

Remember, There is No Guessing Penalty on the ACT, So You Should Always Make Your Best Guess at an Answer, Especially if You՚Re Able to Eliminate Any Incorrect Options!
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