ACT English Practice Exam

ACT English Practice Exam

The ACT English test is a part of the ACT exam, which is widely used for college admissions in the United States. It assesses your ability to revise and edit written texts effectively. The test consists of multiple-choice questions based on passages that cover various writing styles and topics. You'll be asked to identify errors in grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and overall writing style.

This section evaluates your understanding of standard written English and your ability to apply language conventions in context. It's designed to measure skills that are important for success in college-level writing and communication.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• High School Students
• College-Bound Students
• International Students

Skills Required

• Grammar and Punctuation
• Sentence Structure
• Writing Style
• Critical Thinking

Knowledge Gained

• Grammar Proficiency
• Editing Skills
• Writing Clarity
• Standard English Conventions

Course Outline

The ACT English Exam covers the following topics -

Domain 1 - Production of Writing (29–32%)

• Topic Development: Demonstrate an understanding of, and control over, the rhetorical aspects of texts. Identify the purposes of parts of texts, determine whether a text or part of a text has met its intended goal, and evaluate the relevance of material in terms of a text’s focus.
• Organization, Unity, and Cohesion: Use various strategies to ensure that a text is logically organized, flows smoothly, and has an effective introduction and conclusion.

Domain 2 - Knowledge of Language (15–17%)

• These questions require you to demonstrate effective language use through ensuring precision and concision in word choice and maintaining consistency in style and tone.

Domain 3 - Conventions of Standard English (52–55%)

• These questions require you to apply an understanding of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics to revise and edit text.
• Sentence Structure and Formation: Apply understanding of sentence structure and formation in a text and make revisions to improve the writing.
• Punctuation: Recognize common problems with standard English punctuation and make revisions to improve the writing.
• Usage: Recognize common problems with standard English usage in a text and make revisions to improve the writing.