{"product_id":"the-official-act-english-guide-isbn-9781119787303","title":"The Official ACT English Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ACT official subject guides are a step by step guide for outlining the preparation for the ACT section tests. These prep guides provide students a concept-based outline for the subjects they plan to focus on. Each one of the official guides, is an efficient prep tool comprised of the most current and relevant test information packed into one guide. In addition to the book, the entire pool of questions are available online for a customizable learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese guides will provide the focused support needed by subject. For the earnest test taker, start with official section guides to prepare for success!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse the ACT practice questions to check your performance on the official items from ACT.  All of the Official ACT Prep Guides, will provide you with the guidance you need to succeed by telling you what you need to study, sharing details on how to prepare, and offering a ton of realistic practice questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the ACT practice questions to check your performance on the official items from ACT. All of the Official ACT Prep Guides, will provide you with the guidance you need to succeed by telling you what you need to study, sharing details on how to prepare, and offering a ton of realistic practice questions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ACT official subject guides are the best resource to get detailed input and practice to help you in preparation for the ACT. By using this guide, students can feel comfortable and confident that they are preparing to do their best! \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures of the ACT\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Official English Guide: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers basic and advance topics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers strategies and shortcuts to save you time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a glossary of grammar terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e100's of official ACT English questions with detailed solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes writing section\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 An Overview of the ACT English and Writing Tests 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Structure of the English Test 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent of the ACT English Test 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Content of the Writing Test 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Guide 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Taking the English Test 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaching the Questions 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Your Answers 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Questions 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Conventions of Standard English: Sentence Structure, Formation, and Usage 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSentence Structure 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerbs and Verb Phrases 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndefinite Pronouns 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollective Nouns 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelative Clauses 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Relative Pronoun “Which” 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich versus That 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Conventions of Standard English Concepts and Sample Questions: Sentence Structure and Usage 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParallel Structure 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrelative Conjunctions 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePronouns and Antecedents 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSentence Fragments 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho versus Whom 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun-on, or Fused, Sentences 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifiers 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject-Verb Agreement 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerb Tense 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Conventions of Standard English and Sample Questions: Punctuation 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommas 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDashes 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParentheses 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColons 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemicolons 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApostrophes and Possession 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Production of Writing 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopic Development 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitions between Sentences 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitions between Paragraphs 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParagraph Placement 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion Questions 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Knowledge of Language 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedundancy 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWordiness 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWord Choice 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping an Ear for Collocations 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 An Overview of the ACT Writing Test 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Matter 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoring 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Scoring Rubric 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 The Setup of the Writing Test 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroductory Paragraph in the Prompt 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives in the Prompt 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssay Task Box 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Page 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirections 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 The Essay Structure 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing the Counterargument 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What Is Expected for the Rubric Categories 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Writing Your Essay 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose and Point of View 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntended Audience and Tone 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrewriting 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming During the Actual Test 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevising 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Strategies for Improving Your Writing 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevising Your First Drafts 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Strengthen Your Essay with Vocabulary, Writing Mechanics, and Other Strategies 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVocabulary 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaried Sentence Structures and Punctuation 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRhetorical Questions 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Simplistic Thinking 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrainstorming about Your Values 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Your Fund of Knowledge 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid What You Don’t Know 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Sample Prompts and Essays with Analysis 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Test: Innovation 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Test: Students and Sleep 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Practice Questions 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Answers and Explanations 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Key 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplanatory Answers 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: English Test Glossary  529\u003c\/p\u003e 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