The English section of the ACT® evaluates your standard English skills, including language knowledge, production of writing, and standard English conventions.
To help you prepare for this section of the ACT, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.
Click “Start Test” above to take a free ACT English practice test!
What’s on the ACT English Section?
ACT English Practice Questions
One of the best ways to test your knowledge is by taking a practice test. Evaluate your English language skills by trying your hand at the three practice questions below!
Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you’ve got the topic mastered.
Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!
1. Select the most grammatically acceptable replacement for the word conduct in the following sentence:
2. Which is the most grammatically acceptable version of the sentence below?
3. Which is the most grammatically acceptable version of the sentence below?
ACT Online Prep Course
If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online ACT prep course designed to give you everything you need to succeed!
Here’s what you’ll find in the ACT course:
- 80+ Review Lessons Covering Every Topic
- Over 1,150 ACT Practice Questions
- 350+ Digital Flashcards
- 310+ Instructional Videos
- Money-back Guarantee
- Mobile Access
Everyone learns differently, so we’ve tailored the ACT online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the ACT exam.
Click below to check it out!
FAQs
Q
How many English questions are on the ACT?
A
The ACT contains 50 English questions.
Q
How long is the English section of the ACT?
A
The English section is timed at 35 minutes.
Q
What is a passing score on the ACT English section?
A
There is no set passing score for the English section of the ACT. However, a score of at least 21 is generally recommended.
ACT® is a registered trademark belonging to ACT Education Corp. (“ACT”). ACT is not involved with or affiliated with Mometrix Media LLC, nor does ACT endorse or sponsor any of the products or services offered by Mometrix Media LLC.
