ACT Tips

6, 7

3, 4

4, 5

2, 3

6, 7

3, 4

4, 5

2, 3

Skimming the passage

Reading the questions first

Ignoring difficult words

Reading the passage twice

Read each passage slowly

Focus on punctuation only

Look for subject-verb agreement errors

Skip difficult questions

Using complex vocabulary

Ensuring parallel structure

Avoiding all punctuation

Writing in passive voice

Spend equal time on each question

Answer the easiest questions first

Skip the reading section

Focus only on the math section

Use personal anecdotes

Stick to one perspective

Include a counterargument

Avoid using examples

Using semicolons to separate items in a list

Using commas to join independent clauses

Using apostrophes for plural nouns

Using colons after verbs

Length of the sentence

Clarity and conciseness

Number of adjectives

Complexity of vocabulary

Read the passage after answering questions

Focus on the first paragraph only

Take notes while reading

Ignore the main idea