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Important: this version is aligned with the pre-2014 ACT Reading test and does not cover paired passages. For the updated version, please see https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-ACT-Reading-2nd/dp/0997517824.

Contrary to popular belief, the ACT Reading Comprehension section is not simply a test of speed but also one of logic. The Complete Guide to ACT Reading combines fundamentals of comprehension with test-taking techniques to explain how to maximize your score by approaching the test strategically. Includes:

-Extensive strategies for managing time throughout the Reading Comprehension section both as a whole and on each passage/question set.

-An in-depth explanation of skimming techniques -- learn to focus on the most important parts of a passage without getting lost in the details, and to locate key information more rapidly as you work through the questions.

-An overview of common passage topics and themes designed to teach you to "read the test" and identify correct and incorrect answers more accurately and efficiently.

-A complete chapter devoted to each major question type: literal comprehension, vocabulary-in-context, function/purpose, tone, inference, and point of view.

-Examples from The Real Guide Guide to the ACT, 3rd Ed. demonstrating how to apply the techniques discussed to actual ACT questions.

With passages drawn from the same contemporary sources and authors used on administered ACT exams, this book provides accurate, rigorous preparation designed to teach you exactly what to expect when you sit down to take the real exam -- whether your goal is a 25 or a 36.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 15, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496126750
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496126757
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.28 x 11 inches
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After scoring an 800 Verbal in high school, Erica Meltzer assumed she was done with the SAT for good. That changed in 2007, when she answered a Craigslist ad for an SAT tutor and inadvertently found herself in the high-pressure world of Manhattan test prep. Concerned by the lack of accurate, high-quality commercial SAT prep material, she began writing her own. Her first book, "The Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar," has been widely praised as the most effective source of SAT grammar preparation and is currently used by tutoring companies across the United States.

A native of Brookline, Massachusetts and a graduate of Brookline High School (where she was required to memorize Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style" as a freshman), she holds a B.A. from Wellesley College and has also studied at Harvard, Columbia, and the Sorbonne. She lives and works in New York City, and you can visit her website at http://www.thecriticalreader.com.

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This is a great book very easy to follow along. The passages and questions in the book seems very easy to me, not very challenging. This is a First Act reading book I bought, so im not sure if all act reading books are like this.
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sroberto
5.0 out of 5 stars Huge help for my son!
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
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My son credits these guides (we got him the Reading and the English) for his several point increase on the ACTs. We asked him if he wanted us to pay for the expensive ACT prep class and he said he would prefer the books. He really studied with them and it paid off. Reading was initially his lowest score and he ended up with a 36 after using this guide! He asked me to write a review!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter gift
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She loved it and said it was just what she needed to up her score.
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4.0 out of 5 stars It's a great way to study and not be pressured
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2018
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We incorporated this into our homeschool. So my high schooler does pages from this every three days as she also has the Science, Writing and Vocabulary. It's a great way to study and not be pressured. She did say, that they explain things well... but since she did the Analytical Grammar curriculum it was a decent review.
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John Castellano
5.0 out of 5 stars Next to the Official Guides, Meltzer's books are the best.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2015
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As an English tutor and teacher, this book has been invaluable in terms of explaining how to approach the various multiple-choice questions test takers encounter (ex: direct, inference, tone, vocabulary, etc.) I'm a fan of Meltzer's last two books (The Complete Guides to SAT Reading and ACT Writing) and this book does not disappointment. As her previous books, this book is also use-friendly for teachers and beneficial for students.

Her two practice tests at the end of this book also add extra assignments to the dearth of official and official looking ACT tests available.

Yes, the book has some typos and the her writing isn't the most gripping nor compelling work you will read; however, in terms of content and strategy, I don't know of a better book to supplement the reading section of the Real ACT Prep Guide.
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Richardinhingham
5.0 out of 5 stars Critically Important!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2016
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I am the director of a small learning center that teaches a wide spectrum of academic skills to students. Last night I was working with one of our students on the ACT. We used the "REAL ACT" guide, which I have always liked, and then went to Erica Meltzer's Complete Guide for more skill and strategy for the test.WOW! As usual Erica came to rescue, providing strategies for students at every level of skill development. We have a long history of great success with middle school test preparation, but using Erica's books has taken us to a much higher level with high school students! I cannot recommend her work OR her website highly enough. Check out [...]and BUY HER BOOKS to help your son or daughter!
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Debbie Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST ORGANIZATION OF THE CONCEPTS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO THE ACT BOOKS!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2021
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I LOVE THAT THE AUTHORS OF THIS BOOK HELPED TO WRITE AN EASY TO USE GUIDE OF THE MOST SPECIFIC CONCEPTS WE MUST CLARIFY AS WE PREPARE FOR THE ACTS!!
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Lake
5.0 out of 5 stars the book does what it needs to
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019
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This is a great book very easy to follow along. The passages and questions in the book seems very easy to me, not very challenging. This is a First Act reading book I bought, so im not sure if all act reading books are like this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the book does what it needs to
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019
This is a great book very easy to follow along. The passages and questions in the book seems very easy to me, not very challenging. This is a First Act reading book I bought, so im not sure if all act reading books are like this.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best
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Ended up using the practice tests only.
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TARUN SAREEN
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2022
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nikhila
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for getting good score
Reviewed in India on June 29, 2022
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I liked the concepts and the practice tests are available for ready revision which is very much helpful to score good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for getting good score
Reviewed in India on June 29, 2022
I liked the concepts and the practice tests are available for ready revision which is very much helpful to score good.
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Christos Plahouras
5.0 out of 5 stars Best ACT reading preparation book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2016
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I've taken a look at many ACT reading preparation books and I have to say that this one is by far the best. It extensively analyzes each type of question you may encounter and it presents the most ideal approach depending on the score you are aiming for. Last time I sat for the ACT I scored 31, with the reading score of 26 significantly lowering my overall score. I completed the book in 2 days and took the 2 reading practice tests included in the book. I scored a 33 in both. I can confidently say that an improvement of 7 points has let me extremely satisfied with this preparation book!
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Lucy Ye
5.0 out of 5 stars a good ACT book
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2016
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I always enjoy reading it and I like the questions
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in India on August 9, 2016
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It's an amazing book. Great help for my daughter's exam preparation.
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