ACT Writing Prep

What is the best reason to use advanced vocabulary in your essay?

Which of the following sentences follows the K.I.S.S. principle?

How can you improve organization in your writing?

Which of the following is an unsafe assumption in an essay?

What is the best way to improve your ACT Writing score?

Why should exclamation points and emoticons be avoided in an academic essay?

Which of the following is true of a response scoring a 6?

What should the third body paragraph in an argumentative essay do?

Which of the following sentences uses the active voice?

What does the K.I.S.S. principle stand for?

 It is possible to get different scores in different domains on the ACT Writing Test.

What should you focus on when proofreading?

The ACT Writing rubric requires that every essay takes a strong, one-sided stance on the issue.

A strong thesis statement should be specific and clear.

A strong essay follows a clear structure, including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Why is sentence variety important in an essay?

Good writing is about making ideas as complicated as possible.

The introduction should end with the thesis statement to clearly present the main argument.

Leaving five minutes for proofreading can help catch grammar and spelling errors.

You should ignore punctuation errors if you are running out of time.

Why is it important to practice writing outlines before the ACT Writing Test?

What is a potential problem when reviewing your own writing?

How can you avoid making unsafe assumptions in your writing?

The highest-scoring responses only present the writer’s own opinion and ignore other perspectives.

Readers will always interpret your examples the way you intend.

Why is it important to read the prompt more than once?

What should you do if you realize you are falling behind on time during the test?

What is the most important part of the essay-writing process?

Which of the following is a sign of poor organization in an essay?

The best way to impress ACT raters is to communicate ideas clearly and concisely.

High school teachers are usually unwilling to help students with ACT practice essays.

Which of these phrases should you avoid in a formal essay?

It’s okay to omit words as long as the reader understands the general idea.

Practicing under timed conditions helps to improve your ability to write a well-organized essay.

If you are unsure about the meaning or correct usage of a word, what should you do?

Which sentence best demonstrates strong development and support?

Writing in the third person makes your argument more objective and credible.

The ACT Writing Test is scored on a scale from 1 to 36, just like the other ACT sections.

What is the highest possible rubric score for each domain?

 A brainstorm can serve as an outline, even if it’s just circling keywords.

What should you always do when using an example in your essay?

What is the first step in writing a strong essay?

How many domains are used to score the ACT Writing test?

Passive voice should always be used in formal writing to make sentences sound more sophisticated.