ACT English Test

The ACT English Test evaluates students' understanding of English language skills, including grammar, punctuation, and rhetorical skills.

Grammar and UsagePunctuationRhetorical Skills
Parallel StructureModifiers and PlacementSentence Structure and Types
Editing Real-World DocumentsCommunicating Effectively OnlineCrafting Persuasive Arguments
Time Management on the ACTElimination Techniques
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Study Strategies

Elimination Techniques

Smart Guessing with Elimination

Sometimes, you won’t know the answer right away. That’s okay! Use elimination to cross out obviously wrong answers, which increases your odds of guessing correctly.

How It Works

  • Read all answer choices before selecting one.
  • Rule out choices with clear grammar or punctuation errors.
  • If you’re unsure, pick the best of the remaining options.

Why It Helps

This strategy helps you make educated guesses and boosts your confidence.

Examples

  • Crossing out answers that use incorrect verb tenses.

  • Choosing between two options after eliminating the others.