Hello, I took my ACT test today, and I think I epicly failed the english part. The part where you had to correct the underlined sentence was really hard. I would narrow it down to 2 answers, but obviously only one can work. Both of them looked correct to me. Also, the read the passage and answer the question part destroyed me. I would read it, and when I read the question I found myself either not comprehending the story or going back to reread it. This cause me not to have enough time to finish it throughly. Do you have any tips? I'll be getting my scores back in 2 weeks.
I'm sorry to hear that you had a tough time with the English section of the ACT. It can be challenging to navigate through the questions and make the right choices. However, there are a few strategies you can employ to improve your performance in future tests:
1. Understanding the grammar rules: There are specific rules and conventions that govern grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Familiarize yourself with these rules by studying grammar guides or online resources. This will help you identify errors in the underlined sentences more effectively.
2. Practice identifying grammar errors: Work on practice questions that test your ability to spot grammar mistakes. Review the explanations for both the correct and incorrect answers to understand why certain choices are right or wrong. This will help you develop a keen eye for spotting errors in the future.
3. Improve reading comprehension skills: To improve your reading comprehension, practice reading various types of texts and pay attention to the main ideas, supporting details, and the author's tone. Take notes while reading to help you better understand and remember the content. Additionally, practice answering questions about the passage to improve your ability to locate specific information and infer meaning.
4. Time management: Managing your time effectively is crucial during the ACT. To better allocate your time, try different strategies. Some students prefer to read the passage first, then answer the questions, while others find success in skimming the questions before reading the passage. Experiment with different approaches during practice tests to see which one works best for you.
Remember, preparing for the ACT takes practice and perseverance. Keep practicing with sample questions and timed tests to build your skills and confidence. Good luck on your upcoming scores, and I hope these tips help you improve your performance!
There are several sites in here that can help you interpret your scores, once you get them:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=act+test+interpretation&aq=6&oq=act+test+in
If it's primarily one area that gave you fits (the editing portion, it sounds like), then you might go through some of the practice ACT tests and see how you do. Post the questions and potential answers and tell us which one or two answers you think are correct.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=act+practice+tests
Here are a couple of the best sites I've found to help you study things about English sentences:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
In Word & Sentence level, you'll find all the basic grammar including punctuation. In Paragraph Level, you'll find places to help make okay sentences better. Click on Index to look for other types of grammar/usage issues you are faced with.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/index.html
Use the contents list at the left to navigate this site.