The ACT English section tests students on a handful of English vocabulary questions. Here, we’re looking at some trends in types of vocab words and vocab question types that have been seen frequently in past ACT tests and how to approach them so you can be as adequately prepared as possible for tackling this type of ACT English question.
Read MoreThe ACT English section tests students on more than just grammatical rules. Students need to have a clear understanding of how to transform writing into that which the ACT likes. This includes changing sentences to remove redundancies and be as precise as possible without lacking important information. We call this the Keep It Simple, or KIS, principle.
Read MoreACT English tests students on many areas of English grammar, including misplaced modifiers. Here, we’ll walk you through what a misplaced modifier is, how to spot them, and how to identify the correct answer to these types of questions.
Read MoreOver half of the questions on the English portion of the ACT ask students to correct the grammar of sentences. There are several grammatical rules you should be familiar with and ready to use on test day, including identifying and connecting different types of clauses.
Read MoreRhetorical skills questions in the ACT English section ask students about the meaning of the story. There are certain things to be aware of to help you work through these questions, such as keywords to pull out of questions to direct you to the answers.
Read MoreACT English prep focuses on building content knowledge increasing confidence, and identifying useful strategies, tips, and tricks. Commas are a big part of the grammar that is tested in the ACT English section, and there are many comma rules you need to know in order to correctly answer the conventions of standard English questions correctly.
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