ACT English Exam Concepts

The video tutorial by Shahir from Five Academy covers six common ACT English problem types, which account for over 60% of the exam. These include choosing appropriate words, identifying sentence fragments, joining clauses with punctuation, deleting redundant material, and using passage elements for specific purposes. The tutorial provides strategies for tackling each problem type effectively, with examples and explanations to help students improve their performance on the ACT English exam.

What percentage of the ACT English exam is made up of the six problem types discussed in the video?

• 80%

• 70%

• 50%

• 60%

Which problem type involves selecting the most meaningful addition to a passage?

• Choosing an appropriate word or phrase

• Participial phrase fragments

• Joining poorly connected clauses

• Deleting redundant material

What is a participial phrase fragment?

• A sentence with a misplaced modifier

• An incomplete sentence

• A sentence with incorrect punctuation

• A complete sentence

How can you correct a participial phrase fragment?

• By adding a conjunction

• By removing the participial phrase

• By changing the verb tense

• By adding a subject and verb

What punctuation mark can be used to join an independent clause with a dependent clause?

• Comma

• Semicolon

• Dash

• Period

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to join two independent clauses?

• Using a semicolon

• Using a period

• Using a comma

• Using a dash

When should you delete redundant material in a passage?

• When it clarifies a point

• When it repeats information already given

• When it introduces a new topic

• When it adds new information

What is the correct possessive form for a plural noun ending in 's'?

• Add es'

• Add 'es

• Add s'

• Add 's

Which verb tense should be used for actions that are currently happening?

• Present tense

• Past tense

• Past perfect tense

• Future tense

What is the purpose of using a passage element to accomplish a specific purpose?

• To introduce a new topic

• To emphasize a particular idea

• To add length to the passage

• To confuse the reader