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The Official ACT English Guide

2. Aufl.

von: ACT
13,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	29.04.2021
ISBN/EAN:	9781119787372
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	544

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Titelbeschreibung

The ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an efficient prep tool comprised of the most current and relevant test information packed into one guide. In addition to the book, the entire pool of questions are available online for a customizable learning experience. These guides will provide the focused support needed by subject. For the earnest test taker, start with official section guides to prepare for success! Use the ACT practice questions to check your performance on the official items from ACT. All of the Official ACT Prep Guides, will provide you with the guidance you need to succeed by telling you what you need to study, sharing details on how to prepare, and offering a ton of realistic practice questions. Use the ACT practice questions to check your performance on the official items from ACT. All of the Official ACT Prep Guides, will provide you with the guidance you need to succeed by telling you what you need to study, sharing details on how to prepare, and offering a ton of realistic practice questions. The ACT official subject guides are the best resource to get detailed input and practice to help you in preparation for the ACT. By using this guide, students can feel comfortable and confident that they are preparing to do their best! Features of the ACT® Official English Guide: <ul> <li>Covers basic and advance topics</li> <li>Offers strategies and shortcuts to save you time</li> <li>Includes a glossary of grammar terminology</li> <li>100's of official ACT English questions with detailed solutions</li> <li>Includes writing section</li> </ul>

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction ix Chapter 1 An Overview of the ACT English and Writing Tests 1 The Structure of the English Test 1 Content of the ACT English Test 4 The Content of the Writing Test 7 How to Use This Guide 7 Chapter 2 Taking the English Test 9 Approaching the Questions 9 Checking Your Answers 10 Types of Questions 11 Chapter 3 Conventions of Standard English: Sentence Structure, Formation, and Usage 37 Sentence Structure 38 Verbs and Verb Phrases 38 Indefinite Pronouns 41 Collective Nouns 42 Relative Clauses 42 Using the Relative Pronoun “Which” 43 Which versus That 44 Chapter 4 Conventions of Standard English Concepts and Sample Questions: Sentence Structure and Usage 47 Parallel Structure 48 Correlative Conjunctions 52 Pronouns and Antecedents 53 Sentence Fragments 58 Who versus Whom 61 Run-on, or Fused, Sentences 64 Modifiers 66 Subject-Verb Agreement 80 Verb Tense 84 Chapter 5 Conventions of Standard English and Sample Questions: Punctuation 99 Commas 100 Dashes 120 Parentheses 121 Colons 124 Semicolons 126 Apostrophes and Possession 128 Chapter 6 Production of Writing 135 Topic Development 135 Transitions between Sentences 136 Transitions between Paragraphs 144 Paragraph Placement 149 Conclusion Questions 153 Chapter 7 Knowledge of Language 171 Redundancy 171 Wordiness 178 Word Choice 181 Developing an Ear for Collocations 184 Chapter 8 An Overview of the ACT Writing Test 187 Subject Matter 189 Scoring 190 The Scoring Rubric 190 Chapter 9 The Setup of the Writing Test 193 Introductory Paragraph in the Prompt 195 Perspectives in the Prompt 195 Essay Task Box 196 Planning Page 196 Directions 199 Chapter 10 The Essay Structure 205 Organization 205 Addressing the Counterargument 208 Knowing What is Expected for the Rubric Categories 210 Chapter 11 Writing Your Essay 213 Purpose and Point of View 215 Intended Audience and Tone 217 Prewriting 217 Timing During the Actual Test 219 Revising 220 Basic Strategies for Improving Your Writing 221 Revising Your First Drafts 222 Chapter 12 Strengthen Your Essay with Vocabulary, Writing Mechanics, and Other Strategies 223 Vocabulary 224 Varied Sentence Structures and Punctuation 224 Rhetorical Questions 224 Avoiding Simplistic Thinking 225 Brainstorming about Your Values 225 Building Your Fund of Knowledge 226 Avoid What You Don’t Know 227 Chapter 13 Sample Prompts and Essays with Analysis 229 Writing Test: Innovation 230 Writing Test: Students and Sleep 241 Chapter 14 Practice Questions 261 Chapter 15 Answers and Explanations 337 Answer Key 338 Explanatory Answers 340 Appendix: English Test Glossary 529

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ACT (Iowa City, IA) is a not-for-profit organization providing assessment, research, information, and program management services to support education and workforce development. Known most widely as the makers of the ACT exam--the college readiness and placement assessment taken by some 1.8 million high school students each year--ACT produces a number of assessments and services reaching more than 10 million people along the kindergarten through career continuum. ACT's rigorous research informs policy decisions and helps develop programs that boost lifelong learning potential in schools and workplaces around the world. To learn more, visit www.act.org.