You have to decide which of the four answer choices would be incorrect. One simple way to do this is to plug each of the answer choices into the sentence and see if they fit correctly.
By doing this, it's easy to pick out that choice H. Make sure you are reading these questions carefully so you don't make the silly mistake of choosing an answer that is acceptable in the sentence!
These questions test your understanding of relationships between and among clauses, placement of modifiers, and shifts in construction. So while the previous two question types tested punctuation and grammar in short phrases, these questions your ability to understand the relationship between clauses in order to form correct sentences. Check out the example below to see what this looks like. Even though the question only looks like it's asking about a few words, it's actually testing your ability to link the clauses "About three and half million people a day ride the subways" and "I think maybe I might have possibly have met them all.
So now you have to decide the word that best links the two clauses. Testing the choices in the sentence, only choice B. The conjunction "and" links the two clauses as a sequence.
The other two choices, "which" and "actually," would imply comparison which doesn't make sense in context.
In short, make sure to keep an eye on the sentence as a whole and find the answer that makes the relationship between clauses as clear and natural as possible. Rather than correcting individual sentences, you are now thinking about the passage and argument as a whole. You have to find the answer choices that make the ideas, organization, and style of the passage the clearest.
We'll dive into the subcategories below. Strategy questions test how well you can develop a given topic by choosing words or phrases that match an essay's audience and purpose. You also have to judge the effect of adding, revising, or deleting supporting material.
Ask yourself, does the extra material add to the argument, or just confuse it? You have to judge the relevance of possible additional statements in context, and choose whether to include them or not. For these questions, you have to take the entire passage into account and carefully consider whether the possible revision clarifies or confuses the passage's message.
For example, check out the example below, which asks about the entire passage. You have to figure out two things: first, whether or not you should make the addition, and second, why you should or should not. We won't make you read the entire passage for this post, but when faced with a style question like this, consider the material the passage has already introduced. Would adding the sentence enhance the passage's point or confuse it?
Only choose to add a statement if it directly ties to information already introduced in the passage. The organization questions test how well you organize ideas and choose effective opening, transitional, and closing sentences. These questions tend to focus on the beginning and ends of paragraphs, so again, it's important to have a solid grasp of the passage's meaning as a whole to do well here.
Source: Preparing for the ACT, The photo must be clearly recognizable as you. The following are examples of unacceptable identification: ACT ticket alone Birth certificate ChildFind ID card Credit, charge, bank or check cashing cards, even with photo Diploma Family portrait or graduation picture, even if the name is imprinted on the photo Fishing or hunting license ID issued by an employer ID letter that is not an official ACT identification form LA Wallet Learner's driving permit if it doesn't include a photo.
Police report of a stolen wallet or purse Printed, stamped, or photocopied signatures Published photo, including yearbook or newspaper Report card Social Security card Telephone calls to counselors, teachers, or school officials Traffic ticket, even with a physical description and signature Transcript, even with photo Web page with photo.
Test Number of Questions Minutes Per Test English 75 45 Mathematics 60 60 Reading 40 35 Science 40 35 Writing optional 1 essay 40 Your scores will be based only on the number of questions that you answer correctly; there is no penalty for guessing. Consider dressing in layers, so you'll be comfortable. Arrive by am. If you're unsure where your test center is located, do a practice run to see how to get there and what time you'll need to leave.
If possible, travel to the test center on a non-test day to plan your travel time. You must arrive on time to be admitted to test. Your testing time is located on your admission ticket.
You will NOT be admitted to test if you are late. Testing staff will check your photo ID during check in. Be ready to begin testing after all on-time examinees are checked in. Please note that ACT may visit test centers to conduct enhanced test security procedures. Testing staff may use an electronic device or paper materials to administer the test.
During the Test Once you break the seal on your test booklet, you cannot request a Test Date Change, even if you do not complete all your tests. A permitted calculator may be used on the mathematics test only. Do not engage in any prohibited behavior at the test center. If you do, you will be dismissed and your answer document will not be scored. During your registration process, you will agree to the ACT Terms and Conditions, which contains detailed information about prohibited behavior.
On test day, you will once again be asked to agree to the Terms and Conditions. Taking a Break A short break is scheduled after the second test. Using cell phones or any electronic devices during the break is prohibited. You may eat or drink outside the test room during the break. If you take the ACT with writing, you will have time before the writing test to relax and sharpen your pencils. Finishing Up After the science test you should expect to take a shorter, multiple-choice test covering one of the previous subject areas.
The results of the fifth test help develop future test questions and will not be reflected on your scores, so please try your best. Students taking the ACT no writing with standard time are normally dismissed about p. If you do not want your scores reported, you must tell a member of the testing staff before you leave the test center. If you do not, your test will be scored. Additional Reminders Please note that ACT may visit test centers to conduct enhanced test security procedures including, but not limited to, collecting images of examinees during check-in or other security activities on test day.
Also remember that cheating hurts everyone. If you see it, report it. How will you communicate test day changes with me? For each section of the test, you'll get a raw score, which is the number of questions you get right. That is then converted into a scaled score between 1 and The composite score is simply the average of your four ACT section scores the Writing score is left out because it's optional.
Currently, the average ACT score hovers around 21 , though there's some variance from year to year. While it's easy to fixate on trying to get as high a score as possible, most students don't need to get a Instead, you should determine what a good score is for the colleges and scholarships you're planning to apply to. For top-tier, highly selective schools , you'll likely need at least a , but for less selective public universities, you could very well get in with a score closer to the average.
When you take the ACT will depend on what kind of score you want to get, when your application deadlines are, and whether you live in one of the states that requires the ACT.
Generally speaking, though, it's ideal to take the ACT for the first time in the fall or winter of your junior year , when you've covered most of the material in school but still have time to retake the test if needed. Check out our guide to see a list of upcoming ACT test dates and get tips on choosing one.
We're just getting started! Time to make a plan. Having read this post, you hopefully feel a bit more clear about what the ACT is. But the tricky part is still to come: preparing for the test. I've compiled a list of essential questions you should ask yourself as you begin to plan for college applications.
This question concerns a lot of students, but it's not as important as it seems, since most students don't see that much of a difference between their scores on the two tests.
If you're not sure which test to take, try using our fool-proof method to determine whether the ACT or SAT is better for you. You can also take our quiz on deciding between the SAT and ACT or get the rundown of all the major differences between the two exams. Also, keep in mind that if you'll be taking the ACT in school anyway , it'll be simpler to stick with that test, since you might have some prep lessons in class and it will save you money on registration.
In addition to conducting our own internal score reviews, ACT regularly receives inquiries from college admissions officers, high school counselors, and others who have concerns about an individual examinee's score. ACT will review the inquiry and investigate the validity of the scores.
If you prefer, you may submit an inquiry anonymously online or by calling For privacy reasons, ACT generally does not discuss the details of a score review with anyone other than the examinee unless the examinee expressly authorizes us to do so by executing an Authorization to Release Personal Information form. For your institution to be an official score recipient, the examinee must request that ACT send the score report to your institution. Territories, please proceed to the non-U. Did You Know?
More than 1. ACT test scores are accepted by all four-year US colleges and universities, including highly selective institutions.
Questions are directly related to what students have learned in high school courses. The ACT is administered both nationally and internationally each year, with additional state and district test dates. The ACT is approved for use in state models for federal and state accountability. Explore More District Testing Resources. This action will open a new window. Do you want to proceed? OK Cancel.
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