English Test Questions

What is the total number of items in the English test?

• 22-24

• 39-41

• 75

• 100-102

How much time is recommended for answering each question in the English Test?

• About 36 seconds

• About 30 seconds

• About 45 seconds

• About 60 seconds

Which category covers vocabulary in the test?

• Production of Writing (POW)

• Knowledge of Language (KLA)

• Conventions of Standard English (CSE)

• Total English

Which category covers grammar in the test?

• Production of Writing (POW)

• Knowledge of Language (KLA)

• Conventions of Standard English (CSE)

• Total English

What type of devices can be used for keeping time during the ACT?

• Devices with internet or communication functionality

• Watch, Stopwatch, Digital Timer that must be silent

• Loud alarms and timers with sound notifications

• Mobile phones with a timer application

Does the ACT provide any tool to help with time management during the test?

• No, the ACT does not provide any time-keeping tools

• Yes, the ACT provides a stopwatch for each student

• Yes, the ACT has a built-in timer

• Yes, the ACT allows the use of mobile phones for timing

What should you do to ensure you are well-prepared for time management on the test day?

• Use the internet to keep track of time during the test

• Depend on the test administrator for time updates

• Read test directions prior to Test Day and refresh on Test Day

• Bring a loud timer to manage your test time

What is one of the recommended timing strategies when you are unsure of an answer?

• Leave the question blank

• Spend extra time to figure it out

• Pick the same letter answer for every guess

• Change your answers frequently

What should you avoid doing?

• Eliminating bad answers

• Leaving blanks

• Guessing the same letter for every guess

• Picking, marking, and moving on

According to the "Question Strategies" section, which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics that should always be included in answers?

• Consistent

• Clear

• Concise

• Complex