Introduction
ACT FAQs
Acknowledgments
Self-Assessment Tests
General Directions
English Test
Reading Test
Answer Key
Answers Explained
Diagnostic Charts
1 Overview and Format of the ACT
English Test
Format
Timing Plans
English Skills Assessed
Reading Test
Format
Timing Plan
Reading Skills Assessed
Types of Reading Passages
Reading Test Tips
Writing Test
Format
Timing Plan
Writing Skills Assessed
Chapter Summary
2 Be a Class ACT on Test Day
Advanced Prep Plans
How to Be a Class ACT on Test Day
ACT Timing Tips
ACT Testing Tips
What to Bring to the Test Center
What Not to Bring to the Test Center
What to Expect at the Test Center
What to Expect During the Test
Chapter Summary
3 English Test
English Skills in Closer Focus
ACT English Principles
A Author』s Style and Tone
Accuracy in Grammar, Usage, and Sentence Formation
C Conciseness
Coherence, Unity, and Focus
Commas, Colons, Semicolons, and Other Punctuation
T Technique: Strategy and Organization
Tone Used by the Author
No Sweat Points: Things You Won』t Be Tested On
A Note About Vocabulary and Spelling
Quick Drills
Making Sense of the Double-Column Format
The Ouch! Factor
Test-Taking Tips
Time-Saver: Zoom In and Zoom Out
Time-Saver: Use Caret Symbols for Placement Questions
Tackling Top-Heavy Questions
Chapter Summary
Practice Mini-Passage
Answer Key
Answers Explained
4 Reading Test
Reading Strategies: Preview, Focus, Read, Answer
Five Levels of Concentration and Comprehension
Reading Skills in Closer Focus
Finding the Main Idea
Locating and Interpreting Details
Recognizing Events in Sequence
Drawing Comparisons
Understanding Cause and Effect
Grasping Meanings in Context
Formulating Generalizations
Examining Author』s Voice and Method
Vocabulary
Chapter Summary
Practice Exercises
Prose Fiction: 「Driving Down Broadway」
Social Science: 「Mobilization for Youth」
Humanities (1): 「Yamas and Nimyanas」
Humanities (2): 「Loving the Questions」
Natural Science: 「Dynamic Cross-Cylinder Test」
Answer Key
Answers Explained
5 Writing Test
How to Be a Clast ACT on Test Day
Writing Skills in Closer Focus
Prewriting, Freewriting, Revising/Editing
Flexible Timing Plans
Guidelines for Evaluation
Chapter Summary
Practice Exercises
Practice Writing Prompt 1
Sample Response and Explanation
Practice Writing Prompt 2
Sample Response and Explanation
An Additional Writing Prompt
Practice Tests
English Test
Reading Test
Answer Key
Answers Explained
Diagnostic Charts
Index