ACT SparkNotes Test Prep: Strategies for the English Test

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4.1	Skim the Entire Passage before Answering the Questions

4.2	Answer the Questions in the Order They Appear

4.3	Guess

4.4	Eliminate Answer Choices

4.5	Avoid Being Influenced by the Answer Choices

4.6	Choose “NO CHANGE”

4.7	If the Phrase Doesn’t Fit, You Must “OMIT”

Strategies for the English Test

Although the English Test is relatively straightforward, you should use certain strategies to improve your speed and efficiency and to avoid any traps the ACT writers may have included. This section covers both broad strategies for approaching the English Test as well as specific tips for eliminating multiple-choice answers.

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