The Official ACT English Guide
1st Edition
Published on 27. March 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-119-67404-7 (ISBN)
Description
Are you prepared to do your best on the ACT English section test?
The Official ACT English Guide is the only test prep resource created by the makers of the ACT to prepare you for the English ACT test. This step-by-step guide reviews the entire ACT English test, allowing you to familiarize yourself with the types of questions you can expect to see on test day. You'll learn basic and advanced English and grammar topics, as well as how to approach each question type. Learn strategies and shortcuts to save time, and see explanations of each question's answer to improve your performance and gain the confidence you need to succeed!
Additionally, the book includes a PIN on the inside front cover that provides access to the full print version and pool of questions online. This offers a customizable learning experience.
The Official ACT English Guide helps you work toward the score you're targeting and take one major step toward achieving your educational goals!
* The only book with real ACT English questions organized by concept
* Covers basic and advanced topics, including writing
* Offers strategies and shortcuts to save you time
* Includes a glossary of grammar terminology
* Detailed explanations for every official ACT English question in the book
With this concept-based guide straight from the makers of the ACT, you know you're preparing to do your absolute best on the ACT English section test!
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Content
Introduction ix
Chapter 1 An Overview of the ACT English and Writing Tests 1
The Structure of the English Test 1
Content of the ACT English Test 4
The Content of the Writing Test 7
How to Use This Guide 7
Chapter 2 Taking the English Test 9
Approaching the Questions 9
Checking Your Answers 10
Types of Questions 11
Chapter 3 Conventions of Standard English: Sentence Structure, Formation, and Usage 37
Sentence Structure 38
Verbs and Verb Phrases 38
Indefinite Pronouns 41
Collective Nouns 42
Relative Clauses 42
Using the Relative Pronoun "Which" 43
Which versus That 44
Chapter 4 Conventions of Standard English Concepts and Sample Questions: Sentence Structure and Usage 47
Parallel Structure 48
Correlative Conjunctions 52
Pronouns and Antecedents 53
Sentence Fragments 58
Who versus Whom 61
Run-on, or Fused, Sentences 64
Modifiers 66
Subject-Verb Agreement 80
Verb Tense 84
Chapter 5 Conventions of Standard English and Sample Questions: Punctuation 99
Commas 100
Dashes 120
Parentheses 121
Colons 124
Semicolons 126
Apostrophes and Possession 128
Chapter 6 Production of Writing 135
Topic Development 135
Transitions between Sentences 136
Transitions between Paragraphs 144
Paragraph Placement 149
Conclusion Questions 153
Chapter 7 Knowledge of Language 171
Redundancy 171
Wordiness 178
Word Choice 181
Developing an Ear for Collocations 184
Chapter 8 An Overview of the ACT Writing Test 187
Subject Matter 189
Scoring 190
The Scoring Rubric 190
Chapter 9 The Setup of the Writing Test 193
Introductory Paragraph in the Prompt 195
Perspectives in the Prompt 195
Essay Task Box 196
Planning Page 196
Directions 199
Chapter 10 The Essay Structure 205
Organization 205
Addressing the Counterargument 208
Knowing What is Expected for the Rubric Categories 210
Chapter 11 Writing Your Essay 213
Purpose and Point of View 215
Intended Audience and Tone 217
Prewriting 217
Timing During the Actual Test 219
Revising 220
Basic Strategies for Improving Your Writing 221
Revising Your First Drafts 222
Chapter 12 Strengthen Your Essay with Vocabulary, Writing Mechanics, and Other Strategies 223
Vocabulary 224
Varied Sentence Structures and Punctuation 224
Rhetorical Questions 224
Avoiding Simplistic Thinking 225
Brainstorming about Your Values 225
Building Your Fund of Knowledge 226
Avoid What You Don't Know 227
Chapter 13 Sample Prompts and Essays with Analysis 229
Writing Test: Innovation 230
Writing Test: Students and Sleep 241
Chapter 14 Practice Questions 261
Chapter 15 Answers and Explanations 291
Answer Key 292
Explanatory Answers 293
Appendix: English Test Glossary 363