ACT English Test

To complete all 50 questions on the ACT English test, how long do you have per question?

• about 30 seconds

• about 1 minute

• about 2 minutes

Answer explanation

The English test consists of 50 questions in 35 minutes.

On test day, how many different ACT English passages are there?

• There are 3 different English passages.

• There are 4 different English passages.

• There are 5 different English passages.

• There are 6 different English passages.

True or False? The majority of the ACT English test (60%) focuses on "little picture" items such as sentence structure, grammar and usage, and punctuation. You should do these questions first.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

On the ACT English test, what are TWO smart strategies to use with each of the five passages?

• Focus on the specific detail “little picture” questions first.

• Focus on the more general “big picture” questions first.

• Don’t change what isn’t broken. NO CHANGE is a legitimate answer choice.

• Read the entirety of each passage first.

True or False? 25% of the ACT English test focuses on "big picture" items such as organization, relevance, and strategy. You should do these questions before answering the "little picture" questions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

On the ACT English test, which THREE kinds of questions should you attack first?

• The questions that require the least amount of rereading.

• The questions that reference a specific detail such as a grammar rule.

• The questions that ask about a specific word or punctuation rule.

• The questions that ask about the passage as a whole.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

On the ACT English test, what are TWO effective ways of answering questions?

• Answer every single question before changing passages.

• Eliminate incorrect answers and choose the best one (P.O.E.).

• Never choose NO CHANGE as an answer choice.

• Read the entire passage first before answering questions.

True or False? Portions of each of the five passages are underlined and students must decide if these are correct as written or if another answer improves the selection.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are TWO important strategies when attacking the ACE English test?

• Read the entire passage first and answer the “big picture” questions.

• Find clues in the answer choices-pay attention to what changes vs what stays the same.

• Do the "big picture" questions last-read the entire passage, but focus on the beginning and end. Also, answer EVERY question.

• Stay on one question until you can answer it, no matter how long it takes.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.2D

True or False? Utilizing NoRedInk Standards & Tests is an excellent way to prepare tor the grammar in the ACT English test?

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2