ACT English

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

Study Strategies

Reading for Context

Using the Whole Passage

ACT English questions often depend on information from the surrounding text. Always read a little before and after the underlined portion to understand the context.

  • Check how each option fits with the rest of the sentence or paragraph.
  • Look for clues about tone, style, and main idea.

Context helps you choose the answer that makes the most sense.

Examples

  • Noticing the tense of the verbs in the paragraph.

  • Choosing a transition word that fits the flow of ideas.

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