The Official ACT English Guide
eBook - ePub

The Official ACT English Guide

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eBook - ePub

The Official ACT English Guide

About this book

Succeed on the English section of the ACT with the only official guide created by the test makers themselves The Official ACT English Guide, 3rd Edition delivers expert-designed preparation directly from the people who wrote the test itself. This comprehensive guide walks students through the grammar, word usage, rhetorical skills, and test-taking strategy they'll need to manage test anxiety and perform at their best on exam day. This edition reflects the latest updates to the ACT English section format and question types. The book is a detailed roadmap to the test combining concept-based instruction with extensive practice opportunities, offering both foundational and advanced coverage of English mechanics and rhetoric. Its systematic approach helps you understand not just what to study, but how to approach each question type so you can complete them quickly and efficiently when you're under time pressure. The Official ACT English Guide also provides access to an online question pool tailored to individual learning needs, while detailed answer explanations reinforce understanding and identify knowledge gaps that require your attention before test day.

You'll find:

  • Hundreds of official ACT English questions drawn from actual previous test administrations
  • Time-saving strategies and shortcuts designed to maximize efficiency during the timed test
  • Complete writing section coverage with scoring rubrics and sample essays at multiple performance levels
  • Comprehensive glossary of grammar terminology for quick reference and concept reinforcement
  • Systematic approach that builds understanding progressively from basic to advanced topics

Perfect for all high school students preparing for college admissions, pursuing merit scholarships, or aiming to stand out in competitive applicant pools, The Official ACT English Guide is an ideal resource to help you build the skills and confidence you'll need to succeed on the ACT.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781394407361
eBook ISBN
9781394407378
Edition
3

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Introduction
  6. Chapter 1: An Overview of the ACT English and Writing Tests
  7. Chapter 2: Taking the English Test
  8. Chapter 3: Conventions of Standard English: Sentence Structure, Formation, and Usage
  9. Chapter 4: Conventions of Standard English Concepts and Sample Questions: Sentence Structure and Usage
  10. Chapter 5: Conventions of Standard English and Sample Questions: Punctuation
  11. Chapter 6: Production of Writing
  12. Chapter 7: Knowledge of Language
  13. Chapter 8: An Overview of the ACT Writing Test
  14. Chapter 9: The Setup of the Writing Test
  15. Chapter 10: The Essay
  16. Chapter 11: Preparing to Write Your Essay
  17. Chapter 12: Strengthen Your Essay with Vocabulary, Writing Mechanics, and Other Strategies
  18. Chapter 13: Sample Prompts and Essays with Analysis
  19. Chapter 14: Practice Questions
  20. Chapter 15: Answers and Explanations
  21. Appendix: English Test Glossary
  22. End User License Agreement

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