ACT English

A comprehensive guide to mastering English grammar, usage, and rhetorical skills for the ACT exam.

Grammar and UsagePunctuationSentence Structure and Style
Rhetorical Skills and StrategyWord Choice and PrecisionOrganization and Paragraph Development
Editing School AssignmentsPolishing Professional CommunicationSocial Media and Personal Writing
Answering by EliminationPacing and Time ManagementReading for ContextTrusting Your InstinctsReviewing Your Answers
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Study Strategies

Answering by Elimination

Narrowing Down Choices

On the ACT English test, sometimes more than one answer seems right. Use the process of elimination to rule out clearly wrong answers and improve your chances.

  • Cross off options with obvious grammar errors.
  • Compare the remaining answers for clarity and conciseness.

This strategy saves time and helps you avoid traps.

Examples

  • Eliminating answers with misplaced commas.

  • Ruling out wordy or awkward phrasing.

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Pacing and Time Management