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FOURTH EDITIONBrian W. Stewart, M.Ed.Founder, BWS Education Consulting®ACT is a registered trademark of the ACT, Inc., which was not involved in theproduction of, and does not endorse, this book.

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DedicationDedicated to my wife Caitlin, my son Andrew, and my daughter Eloise—without your love and support,this book would not have been possible. I would like to especially thank my mom, my dad, Andy,Mitchell, Alaina, Michal, and Andrew for their help with this undertaking. I am grateful to everyone atBarron’s, especially my editor Kristen Girardi.Thanks so much to all of my students over the years—I have learned far more from you than you havelearned from me.About the AuthorBrian W. Stewart is the founder and President of BWS Education Consulting, Inc., a boutique tutoringand test preparation company based in Columbus, Ohio. He has worked with thousands of students tohelp them improve their test scores and earn admission to selective schools. Brian is a graduate ofPrinceton University (A.B.) and The Ohio State University (M.Ed.). You can connect with Brian atwww.bwseducationconsulting.com.Copyright © 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014 by Kaplan, Inc., d/b/a Barron’s Educational Series, Inc.All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of therequired fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read thetext of this eBook on screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded,decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrievalsystem, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafterinvented, without the express written permission of the publisher.Published by Kaplan, Inc., d/b/a Barron’s Educational Series:750 Third Avenue

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New York, NY 10017www.barronseduc.comISBN: 978-1-5062-7190-39 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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ContentsIntroductionFrequently Asked Questions About the ACTOvercoming Mistaken Thoughts About the ACT: Four Big IdeasAttaining an Optimal, Balanced Mindset for the ACTSelf-ReflectionDiagnostic TestAnswer KeyACT Scoring GuideACT Writing RubricAnswer ExplanationsDiagnostic Test Analysis GuideDiagnostic Self-AssessmentSUBJECT REVIEW1 EnglishGrammar ReviewSentence BasicsNumber AgreementPunctuationPossession and Apostrophes

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TenseParallelismTransitionsWordinessWord OrderIllogical ComparisonsProper WordingAdjectives vs. AdverbsComparative and SuperlativeCommonly Confused WordsMore Proper WordingACT English StrategiesSample English PassageACT-Style English Practice QuestionsEnglish Grammar SummaryEnglish Strategy Summary2 MathematicsMath StrategiesMath ReviewPre-AlgebraACT-Style Pre-Algebra Practice QuestionsElementary AlgebraACT-Style Elementary Algebra Practice QuestionsIntermediate AlgebraACT-Style Intermediate Algebra Practice Questions

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Plane GeometryACT-Style Plane Geometry Practice QuestionsCoordinate GeometryACT-Style Coordinate Geometry Practice QuestionsTrigonometryACT-Style Trigonometry Practice QuestionsStatistics and ProbabilityACT-Style Statistics and Probability Practice QuestionsMath Formulas SummaryMath Strategy Summary3 ReadingMethodology for Reading the PassagesHow to Read Different Types of PassagesMethodology for Answering QuestionsOptions for Your Personal SituationPractice Reading PassagesACT-Style Reading Comprehension Practice QuestionsReading Strategy Summary4 ScienceTypes of Source Material on the ACTStrategies for Reading Science PassagesPractice Science QuestionsACT-Style Science Practice QuestionsScience Strategy Summary5 Writing

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Sample ACT Writing PromptPrewritingThe ThesisExamples and DescriptionsEvaluating Complexity and Other ViewpointsWording and Sentence StructureACT Essay StrategiesFull Essay Samples and EvaluationsACT-Style Writing PracticeWriting Strategy SummaryPRACTICE TESTSPractice Test 1Answer KeyACT Scoring GuideACT Writing RubricAnswer ExplanationsPractice Test 2Answer KeyACT Scoring GuideACT Writing RubricAnswer ExplanationsPractice Test 3Answer Key

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ACT Scoring GuideACT Writing RubricAnswer ExplanationsAppendixFrequently Asked Questions About Accommodations and Extended Time

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ONLINE RESOURCESTake full advantage of all Barron’s has to offer to prepare yourself forthe ACT!Visitbarronsbooks.com/tp/ACT/for access to 2 full-length onlinepractice testsPLUS120 Math and Grammar Review Flash Cards.*Visitwww.youtube.com/c/BrianStewartBarronsforFREEmath videotutorials with the author.*Be sure to have your copy ofACT, 4th edition handy to complete theregistration process. The question references the Diagnostic Test-English Test section.

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IntroductionFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ACTWhat Is the ACT?The ACT is a test accepted by all colleges and universities in the United Statesfor consideration in the admissions process. It is a test of the general skills youhave developed over your academic career. It is approximately 4 hours longand is offered on seven Saturdays throughout the year. For a list of upcomingdates and registration deadlines, go to:www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.htmlThe ACT is made up of the following sections:TIPEnglish, 45 minutes, 75 questions—test of grammar, usage, and rhetoricalskillsMath, 60 minutes, 60 questions—test of problem-solving skills in algebra,geometry, and trigonometryReading, 35 minutes, 40 questions—test of reading comprehension skillsScience, 35 minutes, 40 questions—test of scientific analytical andreasoning skillsWriting, 40 minutes, 1 essay question (This section is optional.)

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The test sections come in alphabetical order.There is a 10-minute break between the Math and Reading sections, and a5-minute break between the Science and Writing sections.How Do I Sign Up?It is easiest to sign up online, although there are a variety of options given onthe ACT website:www.actstudent.org/regist/If you receive extended time or other special accommodations on schooltests, be sure to look into extended time and/or accommodations on the ACT.The ACT has a process to ensure that those who deserve extended timereceive it. Find the latest details on what services may apply to your situationhere:www.actstudent.org/regist/disab/The ACT also allows students whose families are experiencing economichardship to take the test twice at no cost. You will need to ask your guidancecounselor for a Fee Waiver Form. The most updated information on ACT Feescan be found here:www.act.org/the-act/feesWhen Should I Take It?Most students take the test in their Junior year of high school since they willhave completed most of the math they will need, but you can certainly take itearlier if you are interested in seeing where you stand. Unless a college

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specifically requires that you submit all of your test scores from the ACT(which is quite rare), you will only send in the results from the test date(s) youchoose. In addition to all the test dates during the school year, the ACT hasrecently added a July test date. Check out the ACT test dates to see whatworks well with your schedule, and take the ACT when you will have adequatetime to be well-rested and well-prepared.Where Should I Take It?The ACT is offered at a wide variety of schools and universities throughout theUnited States and around the world. They make it relatively easy for you totake the test at a location not too far away. In fact, even if you are in prison,the ACT allows for special accommodations for you to be tested. There arefour things most students should consider when picking a location:How Is It Scored?Register early to ensure you don’t get closed out of a location that appealsto you.1.High schools often have larger desks than colleges, which makes it easierto fully open your test booklet instead of only being able to have a singlepage open at a time.2.If you are someone who likes to take the test in familiar surroundings, see ifthe test is offered at your high school. If it is not, you may want to check outyour test location before the actual ACT so you can be calmer on test day.3.If you find that being around people you know makes you feel morecompetitive stress during the ACT, take the test at a location where youwon’t know many people.4.

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There is NO GUESSING PENALTY on the ACT, so be certain that you do notleave any answer blank!The ACT is scored on a curved scale from 1−36, with 1 being terrible and 36perfect. The average test taker scores around 21−22. Each of the four requiredsections—English, Math, Reading, and Science—is scored from 1−36. The ACTadjusts the curve with each test to ensure that the results from one testindicate the same level of ability as the results from another. The overallcomposite score is found by taking a simple average of the four section scoresand is rounded up if applicable. The ACT Writing section is reportedseparately on the score report, but it does not affect the overall compositescore.Should I Take the Writing Test?If you don’t know where you are planning to apply to school, go ahead andtake the Writing Test so you can keep your options open. If you know whereyou will be applying to school, take a look at the ACT website for the latestinformation on how particular colleges use the ACT Writing results:https://actapps.act.org/writPrefRM/How Do I Receive My Scores?If you register online, you will typically be able to access your score reportapproximately 3 weeks after your test date. If you choose, you can also haveyour scores mailed to you.

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