Access the ACT COMPASS "Sample Questions" page. Click on the "Reading" link in the top section and use the "Humanities" and "Practical Reading" samples to familiarize yourself with the format of the test. ACT uses the multiple-choice format for COMPASS reading questions.
Use the ACT sample COMPASS reading test for more practice. Look at the answers to see the various categories of questions tested on the exam. Use the sample questions, answers and content categories to understand the kinds of things you should be thinking about when answering COMPASS reading questions.
Purchase the "COMPASS Exam Secrets" study guide. This commercial publication has test-taking strategies, a sample test and a reading review to help you improve COMPASS scores.
Order "The Real ACT Prep Guide" to further improve your reading comprehension. ACT also publishes the ACT college entrance exam, which includes a section on reading comprehension. The guide covers key topics and gives explanations for all answers. It includes three practice tests.
Improve your vocabulary and critical reading with "The Official SAT Study Guide." The College Board creates and administers the SAT college entrance exam. The exam has a portion on critical reading that focuses heavily on vocabulary. Use this guide to improve your vocabulary and analytical reading skills. Of course, improving your vocabulary and analytical skills helps to improve your overall reading comprehension.