The very first item(s) you should read on all sections of the test.
questions
100
The first thing you do after receiving a prompt
read it
100
True or False: The ACT reading sections gives you poetry passages to analyze.
False
100
This is the length of the writing section
30 minutes
100
True or False: You lose points for selecting the wrong answer on the ACT.
False
200
If you are unsure of an answer, you should use these two strategies to help you move on.
eliminate wrong answers and guess
200
The type of words you should circle
key words
200
This passage type is fictional writing and usually involves dialogue.
prose
200
It is important to include this in your essay to show that you've addressed both sides of the issue.
counterargument
200
True or False: You can receive testing accommodations if you have a recorded learning disability.
True
300
These two things will benefit you most the night before and morning of the ACT.
Getting a good night's sleep and eating a good breakfast
300
The type of words you should underline
verbs
300
This passage-type might include topics such as birds' eggs, dinosaur fossils or the parts of a cell.
natural sciences
300
This says what you are going to argue.
thesis statement
300
The test starts at this time.
8 am
400
Doing this will ensure that you have enough time to finish each section on the ACT.
pacing
400
What RAP & C stands for
Restate the prompt, Answer the prompt, Provide evidence and Comment
400
This passage type is usually a story, but non-fiction.
humanities
400
The four stages of the writing sequence
brainstorm, outline, write, review
400
You have this much time to answer each question in the ACT Reading/English sections.
36 seconds
500
What you should do if you're running out of time and have not answered all questions.
bubble in C and use all remaining time to continue working to find the correct answer
500
What PACO stands for
Purpose, Audience, Content, Organization
500
This type of passage would be appreciated by a student of history.
social sciences
500
Name five of the six things that the writing section tests you on.
1. Expression of thoughts
2. Focus on the topic
3. Development of a position
4. Logic of the argument
5. Organization
6. Clear and effective use of English
500
The cost to take the ACT and the extra cost to take the ACT writing section