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English test of the ACT
75 questions45 minutes
2 sections of the English test
Usage and MechanicsRhetoric
Usage and mechanicsPunctuationGrammar and usageSentence structure
Usage and mechanics: 10CommasApostrophesColons and semicolonsParentheses and dashesPeriods and question marks
Grammar and usage: 12 Subject-verb agreeement Pronoun-antecedent agreement Agreement when using adjectives and
adverbs Verb forms Pronoun forms and cases Comparative modifiers Superlative modifiers Idioms
Sentence structure questions (18)
ClausesPlacement of modifiersRun-on sentencesComma splicesFragmentsShifts in verb tense
Rhetorical skillsWriting strategyOrganizationstyle
Writing strategies (12)Judging whether a sentence or essay
is appropriate for a particular purpose or audience
Gauging the effect of adding, revising or deleting supporting material
Making decisions about adding, keeping or deleting material based on its relevance
Organization questions (11)Deciding logical order of sentences or
paragraphsChoosing appropriate conjunctive
adverbs or transitional phrasesDetermining the relevance of
statements in contextChoosing effective opening,
transitional, or closing sentences
Style questions (12)Maintaining a consistent style and tone
in an essayManage sentence elements for
rhetorical effectAvoid ambiguous pronoun