How to Write the ACT Essay
Some colleges require you to take the ACT Essay, so it’s best to be prepared with some strategies and insights on how to write this overlooked ACT section.
ACT English
How to Use Commas and Semicolons
Today we are going to talk about two commonly misunderstood concepts: commas and semicolons. We are going to focus on the main rules that you need to know in order to do well on the SAT and ACT, as well as improve the technical aspects of your everyday writing.
Your ACT or SAT Recommended Reading List
Our reading recommendations to help you study for the test and stay entertained at the same time.
Commonly Confused Words to Know for the ACT
Memorizing vocabulary lists is not the best strategy for the English or Reading sections. However, there are tons of commonly confused words that the ACT will test you on (or expect you to know how to properly use). So to help you clear up any words you may be mixing up (affect vs. effect, anyone?), we created this big list of Commonly Confused Words to Know for the ACT!
Should You Study ACT Vocabulary Lists?
While the ACT doesn’t ask questions directly about vocabulary, they will test your vocabulary in about three ways: by asking you about the author’s word choice, asking you to infer what a word means from its context, or asking you what word best fits in a sentence. We’ll explain each of these question types in detail below, with examples to help you understand how they are presented on the test.
The Top ACT English Grammar Rules to Know
One of the most important English grammar rules to know for the ACT is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause.
How to Get a 36 on the ACT English Section
If you’re trying to boost your ACT score, the English section is the easiest to tackle. Here’s why: there is only a handful of technical grammar content covered and there are really only a handful of rhetorical skills covered.
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How do the SAT Essay and ACT Essay Compare?
A tale of two essays – both alike in dignity, and optional to test and university. But if you choose to take the optional ACT or SAT Essay section, keep in mind that the differences between these essays mean you will need to prepare differently for each one.