ACT English
A comprehensive guide to mastering English grammar, usage, and rhetorical skills for the ACT exam.
Study Strategies
Trusting Your Instincts
Go With What Sounds Right
If you're well-prepared, your instincts can guide you. If a choice sounds awkward or wrong, it probably is. But always double-check with the rules you know.
- Listen to the sentence in your head.
- Don't overthink—your first answer is often correct.
Confidence comes from practice and familiarity with the test.
Examples
Choosing the answer that sounds clear and natural.
Avoiding overly complicated fixes to simple errors.