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Official Act English Guide

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The ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an efficient prep tool comprised of the most current and relevant test information packed into one guide. In addition to the book, the entire pool of questions are available online for a customizable learning experience.
 
These guides will provide the focused support needed by subject. For the earnest test taker, start with official section guides to prepare for success!
 
Use the ACT practice questions to check your performance on the official items from ACT. All of the Official ACT Prep Guides, will provide you with the guidance you need to succeed by telling you what you need to study, sharing details on how to prepare, and offering a ton of realistic practice questions.
 
Use the ACT practice questions to check your performance on the official items from ACT. All of the Official ACT Prep Guides, will provide you with the guidance you need to succeed by telling you what you need to study, sharing details on how to prepare, and offering a ton of realistic practice questions.
 
The ACT official subject guides are the best resource to get detailed input and practice to help you in preparation for the ACT. By using this guide, students can feel comfortable and confident that they are preparing to do their best!
 
Features of the ACT(r) Official English Guide:
* Covers basic and advance topics
* Offers strategies and shortcuts to save you time
* Includes a glossary of grammar terminology
* 100's of official ACT English questions with detailed solutions
* Includes writing section

List of contents

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 337
 
Answer Key 338
 
Explanatory Answers 340
 
Appendix: English Test Glossary 529

About the author










ACT Education Corp. (Iowa City, IA) is a public benefit corporation providing assessment, research, information, and program management services to support education and workforce development. Known most widely as the makers of the ACT exam-the college readiness and placement assessment taken by some 1.8 million high school students each year-ACT produces a number of assessments and services reaching more than 10 million people along the kindergarten through career continuum. ACT's rigorous research informs policy decisions and helps develop programs that boost lifelong learning potential in schools and workplaces around the world. To learn more, visit www.act.org.


Summary

The ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an efficient prep tool comprised of the most current and relevant test information packed into one guide. In addition to the book, the entire pool of questions are available online for a customizable learning experience.

These guides will provide the focused support needed by subject. For the earnest test taker, start with official section guides to prepare for success!

Use the ACT practice questions to check your performance on the official items from ACT. All of the Official ACT Prep Guides, will provide you with the guidance you need to succeed by telling you what you need to study, sharing details on how to prepare, and offering a ton of realistic practice questions.

Use the ACT practice questions to check your performance on the official items from ACT. All of the Official ACT Prep Guides, will provide you with the guidance you need to succeed by telling you what you need to study, sharing details on how to prepare, and offering a ton of realistic practice questions.

The ACT official subject guides are the best resource to get detailed input and practice to help you in preparation for the ACT. By using this guide, students can feel comfortable and confident that they are preparing to do their best!

Features of the ACT(r) Official English Guide:
* Covers basic and advance topics
* Offers strategies and shortcuts to save you time
* Includes a glossary of grammar terminology
* 100's of official ACT English questions with detailed solutions
* Includes writing section

Product details

Authors Act
Publisher Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 16.08.2021
 
EAN 9781119787303
ISBN 978-1-119-78730-3
No. of pages 544
Subjects Education and learning > Miscellaneous
Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family
Humanities, art, music > Education

Prüfungsvorbereitung, test prep, Prüfungsvorbereitung / SAT, ACT, ACT (Examen), SAT, ACT Prep

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