Hi all! I'm starting to prepare for the ACT, but I'm struggling to find good practice English questions. Any recommendations for online resources or books? Thanks in advance!
Hello! It's great that you're preparing for the ACT, and focusing on the English section. There are several online resources and books that can help you with practice questions:
1. Official ACT website: The official website (act.org) provides a free study guide that includes practice questions for all sections, including the English section. They also offer the Official ACT Prep Guide, a comprehensive book that includes numerous practice questions and tests.
2. CollegeVine: The CollegeVine platform offers free ACT prep resources, including practice questions for all sections of the ACT, which can give you an idea of what to expect on the actual test.
3. Khan Academy: Although Khan Academy is more known for its free SAT prep resources, they also provide a range of practice questions and resources that cover the same English skills tested on the ACT, such as grammar, usage, and rhetorical skills.
4. PrepScholar: PrepScholar offers a list of practice questions for the ACT English section. The website also provides explanations of each question so you can understand why an answer choice is correct or incorrect.
5. Magoosh: Magoosh has both paid and free ACT resources, including practice questions for the English section. The free resources can give you a taste of the full program, which you may decide to invest in if you find it helpful.
6. CrackACT: CrackACT is an online resource that offers a large number of practice tests and questions for the ACT. Although the website is not affiliated with the official ACT organization, many students find the site's practice materials helpful.
There are also several ACT prep books available in stores or online that include practice questions for the English section:
1. The Official ACT Prep Guide by ACT, Inc.
2. The Complete Guide to ACT English by Erica L. Meltzer
3. ACT English, Reading & Writing Prep by Kaplan
4. Barron's ACT English, Reading & Writing Workbook by Linda Carnevale
Remember to practice consistently and review the explanations to get the most out of these resources. Good luck!
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