CPI Jeopardy

ACT Overall

100

What is one strategy we've talked about that is good for all sections of the ACT?

Answers will vary

200

What type of questions should you try to answer when you first start a certain section of the ACT?

Ones you feel good about that are easier to answer

300

(True/False) You should always do every section of the ACT in order starting with the first question and going until the last question

False. You should first skip around to do easier questions and then come back to more difficult questions

400

What section of the ACT has the most questions?

English (75)

Math (60)

Reading (40)

Science (40)

500

What section of the ACT has the most time?

Math (60 minutes)

English (45 minutes)

Reading (35 minutes)

Science (35 minutes)

ACT English

100

(True/False) You should skip the first time through the questions that ask you about knowledge of the passage rather than just correcting the grammar.

True

200

What two punctuations can be used in the same way?

Period and semi colon

300

Explain the different forms of there/they're/their

There as in "over there", a place

They're as in "they are", refers to people

Their as in "their school", possession

400

Regarding the length of answer choices on the ACT English, what would be the best answer to choose if you're not sure of the answer? The longest answer, the shortest answer, or an answer with a length in the middle?

The shortest answer. The ACT English likes direct, to the point writing without fluff

500

(True/False) The best long-term strategy for the ACT English is to read more and to read different subjects (fiction, non-fiction, sports, science, business, etc.)

True

ACT Math

100

(True/False) In general, questions are easier at the start and harder at the end

True

200

There is never, ever, ever any easy questions in the last half of the ACT Math section

False. Sometimes there are easy questions at the end, so it's important to pace yourself and try to at least look at all the questions for the ones you feel confident about

300

What is a reading strategy you can use on the ACT Math section?

Answers will vary

400

(True/False) Getting just a little more than half of the questions correct on the ACT Math is a good score 

True (about a 21)

500

What is the highest level of math on the ACT Math test?

Algebra II/Trigonometry

ACT Reading

100

How many passages are there on the ACT reading test?

4

200

How much time do you have on the ACT Reading test?

35 minutes

300

What is the first section of the ACT Reading about? How is it different from the other three sections?

First section is storytelling, the other three sections are more factual

400

(True/False) Getting a little more than half of the questions correct on the ACT Reading is a good score

True (about a 21)

500

(True/False) If there's a word on the ACT Reading that you don't know, there's no way you can answer a question correctly that includes that word

False (use context clues, read around a word)

ACT Science

100

(True/False) There is a section on the ACT Science that is similar to an ACT Reading passage

True

200

How much time do you have on the ACT Science test?

35 minutes

300

(True/False) You need to know all the Latin words of plants and animals to answer ACT Science questions

False

400

(True/False) One of the main things you should look for on graphs, charts, and tables on the ACT Science is to look for the word "science"

False (Look for patterns)

500

(True/False) All ACT Science passages have a table

False (it varies)