Study Strategies
## 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.