English Test Tips for the ACT SAHS ACT
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English Test Tips for the ACT SAHS ACT Test Preparation 2018
About the English Test… The English Test is a 75 Question, 45 minute test that measures the following: v. Your understanding of the following conventions of standard English (punctuation, usage, and sentence structure) v. Production of writing (topic development, organization, unity, and cohesion) v. Knowledge of language (word choice, style, and tone)
About the English Test… The test consists of 5 essays, or passages, each accompanied by a sequence of multiple choice questions. You must PACE YOURSELF!. . If you spend 1 ½ minutes skimming through each passage before responding to the questions then you will have 30 seconds to answer each question. If possible, spend less time on each question and use the remaining time allowed to review your work and return to the questions that were most difficult for you.
Big Tip! The English, reading and science tests all ask for the “BEST” answer. Do not respond as soon as you identify a correct answer. Read and consider all of the answer choices and choose the answer that best responds to the question.
English Tips Be aware of the writing style used in each passage. Consider the elements of writing that are included in each underlined portion of the passage. Some questions will ask you to base your decision on some specific element of writing, such as the tone or emphasis the text should convey. Be aware of questions with no underlined portions—that means you will be asked about a section of the passage or about the passage as a whole.
English Tips Continued Examine each answer choice and determine how it differs from the others. Many of the questions in the test will involve more than one aspect of writing. Determine the best answer. Read and consider all of the answer choices before you choose the one that best responds to the question. Reread the sentence, using your selected answer.
Big Tip! ANSWER EVERY QUESTION! Your score on the tests will be based only on the number of questions that you answer correctly; there is NO penalty for guessing. Try to answer every question within the time allowed for each test.
