ACT PRACTICE
English
TEST FORMAT
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This test has five essays or passages.
Each of the selections includes 15 multiple choice
questions.
These questions direct students to a specific line
or phrase from the text. Students then answer a
question that asks if the line is correct or if it
requires some kind of revision.
The full ACT allows 45 minutes to complete 75
questions.
SUGGESTIONS FOR COMPLETION
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Read the directions first.
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Then read the passage.
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Read each question carefully.
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Read each of the choices.
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Then compare each choice to the actual passage.
Sam Patriot likes cheeseburgers, and chocolate
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shakes from J.D.’s for lunch.
1. A. NO CHANGE
B. cheeseburgers and chocolate
C. cheeseburgers. And chocolate
D. cheeseburger and chocolates
E. cheese burgers and chocolate
IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN
ANSWERING
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Answer easy questions first. You don’t want to
spend too much time on any one question.
On the real test you will only have 45 minutes to
complete 75 questions. You only have 8 minutes
to read each passage and answer 15 questions!
Do not leave anything blank! You will not be
penalized for a wrong answer.
PRACTICE FOR TODAY
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You will be given 8 minutes to do one of the
practice passages.
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Write down your answers.
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Your teacher will review the correct answers.
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