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trap answer choices
summary
understanding and identifying trap answer choices is crucial for success in the act reading section, as it helps test-takers avoid common pitfalls and select the correct answer more efficiently.
- trap answer choices are designed to mislead by appearing almost correct, necessitating careful reading and analysis.
- there are several types of trap answers, including opposite/reversed terms, too extreme, not mentioned in passage, and the 'rotten spot' where a small part of the answer invalidates it.
- identifying the type of trap can aid in quickly eliminating wrong answers and focusing on the correct choice.
- practical exercises demonstrate how to apply these strategies to actual act reading passages, emphasizing the importance of verifying answers with passage text.
- the goal is not to identify the right answer immediately but to methodically eliminate wrong ones based on their trap category.
chapters
00:00
introduction to trap answer choices
00:56
types of trap answers
03:57
applying knowledge to practice
04:43
strategies for eliminating wrong answers
08:25
recap and strategy emphasis
