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Pacing & Guessing Strategies for English

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The content provides comprehensive strategies for tackling the English section of the ACT exam, focusing on pacing, guessing, and question-answering techniques.
  • The ACT English section consists of 75 questions across 5 passages, with a total time of 45 minutes.
  • Key strategies include answering every question, using the process of elimination, and annotating passages lightly to manage time effectively.
  • Pacing advice suggests spending an average of 9 minutes per passage, with a focus on grammar and punctuation questions before addressing sentence placement queries.
  • Guessing strategies recommend eliminating incorrect answers first, considering the shortest answer, or choosing ‘no change’ when in doubt.
  • The importance of learning and practicing English skills is emphasized over relying on guessing strategies to ensure confidence and control during the exam.
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