Reading
How much time should you spend on each segment (passage and set of 10 questions) of the reading test?
8 min
What type of sentence has 1 independent clause and no dependent clauses?
Simple
How many sections are there on the test?
5
More information = ?
More punctuation!
How many paragraphs should your essay have?
At least 5
How many passages are on the reading test?
4
What type of sentence has 1 Dependent AND 1 Independent clause?
Complex Sentence
Can your phone be on during the test?
NO. Don't even bring it into the room if possible.
How many questions are on the English part?
75
What is the most important sentence in your essay?
Thesis Statement
How many questions are on the reading test?
40
What is a pseudonym?
A name that someone uses instead of their real name
What do you do when you finish the test and still have time left?
Review your answers
How long is the English section?
45 Minutes
What do you call the opposing viewpoint of your own?
Counterclaim
How many minutes do you have to complete the reading test?
35
What is an adjective?
A word that describes something
What score do you need to get in Math for the free period?
22
What type of sentence can a semicolon fix?
Run-on Sentences
When combining 2 independent clauses what should you use?
a semi colon, or a comma followed by a fanboys
TRUE OR FALSE: If we are reading a passage and we find that we have accidentally become distracted, we should begin reading from the beginning of the passage again.
FALSE! You should keep reading and trust your brain to retain!
What is a compound complex sentence?
A sentence made up of 2 or more independent clauses, and one or more dependent clauses.
When are you taking the ACT?
March 7th
True or False? A question with the option of "NO CHANGE" is meant to trick you so you should never pick that option.
False. It is just as likely to be correct as any other response.
How many sentence types should you write with?
All of them!
What should you always be prepared to do when you see a question that begins "According to the passage" or "based on details in the passage"?
Go back and find the answer IN THE PASSAGE!
What is a pronoun?
a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers to a prior subject
What score do you need in English for the free period?
18
What type of nouns use an apostrophe then the letter s? ( -'s)
Possessives
What should you organize your essay using?
The claim in your thesis and reasoning you give to support it.
What do "vocab word in context" questions require you to do?
Determine the meaning of the word as it is used in context.
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that has a subject and a verb, but is not a complete thought. It relies on information in an independent clause to be complete.
What are you allowed to have at your desk during the test?
Nothing other than what is provided to you in the testing room. (Unless you have a non-smart watch to place on your desk.)
What skill are you using when identifying introductory phrases?
Commas
What is the highest score you can get in each category of the written test rubric?
6
What are the 4 types of passages on the reading portion of the ACT?
Prose, Social (Sciences or Studies), Arts and Humanities, Science
What type of sentence is too long and typically has improper punctuation?
Run-on
What should you do when you finish your test, you have reviewed and have time left in the testing period?
Nothing. Sit quietly and wait.
What is the antecedent?
The noun that the pronoun refers back to
What should you do before you start writing your essay?
Outline your thoughts and ideas
When speed reading, how can you use your body to keep your mind focused and speed steady?
Use your index finger to guide you as you read.
What do you call the order of a sequence that is in order of the time the events happened?
Chronological Order
Who will you be testing with?
Your advisory class.
What are the FANBOYS?
For And Nor But Or Yet So
What skill is this question looking for?
"The primary purpose of this passage is to..."
Main Idea
What does TAPE stand for?
Thesis Analysis Proof Explanation
What happens if there is a disruption in the testing room?
ALL tests in the room can be invalidated.
What is misplaced that most often makes a sentence sound silly or confusing?
modifiers