38–43% of scored English questions
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ACT Practice Questions by Section and Skill
The ACT has three required sections, English, math, and reading, plus optional science and writing tests. According to ACT, the Composite score is the average of the English, math, and reading scores. Each practice page here covers one of the 16 reporting categories ACT lists on its score report, with original questions you can check instantly.
4 sections16 reporting categories48 original questions
At a glance
What is on each ACT section?
ACT English
ACT English practice by skill
18–23% of scored English questions
ACT Knowledge of Language Practice
Practice ACT Knowledge of Language questions on precise word choice, concision, redundancy, and consistent tone, with original questions and clear explanations.Open practice page38–43% of scored English questions
ACT Conventions of Standard English Practice
Practice ACT Conventions of Standard English questions on sentence structure, punctuation, and usage, with original questions and step-by-step explanations.Open practice pageACT Math
ACT Math practice by skill
10–12% of scored Math questions
ACT Number & Quantity Practice
Practice ACT Number & Quantity with 3 original questions on exponents, vectors, and complex numbers, plus worked answers and common mistakes.Open practice page17–20% of scored Math questions
ACT Algebra Practice
Practice ACT Algebra with 3 original questions on a linear system, a quadratic, and a radical equation, each with step-by-step answers and common errors.Open practice page17–20% of scored Math questions
ACT Functions Practice
Practice ACT Functions with 3 original questions on evaluating, composing, and finding an exponential function, plus step-by-step solutions.Open practice page17–20% of scored Math questions
ACT Geometry Practice
Practice ACT Geometry with 3 original questions on triangle angles, right-triangle trig, and circle equations, plus worked answers and common traps.Open practice page12–15% of scored Math questions
ACT Statistics & Probability Practice
Practice ACT Statistics & Probability with 3 original questions on probability, a median from a frequency table, and a two-way table, with worked answers.Open practice page20% of scored Math questions
ACT Integrating Essential Skills Practice
Practice ACT Integrating Essential Skills with 3 original multi-step questions on rates, percent changes, and averages, plus worked solutions.Open practice pageReported separately by ACT
ACT Modeling Practice
Practice ACT Modeling with 3 original questions on reading a linear model, comparing two plans, and exponential growth, with worked answers.Open practice pageACT Reading
ACT Reading practice by skill
44–52% of scored Reading questions
ACT Key Ideas and Details Practice
Practice ACT Key Ideas and Details reading questions on central idea, supporting details, sequence, cause and effect, and inference, with explanations.Open practice page26–33% of scored Reading questions
ACT Craft and Structure Practice
Practice ACT Craft and Structure reading questions on word meaning in context, author's purpose, point of view, and structure, with explanations.Open practice page19–26% of scored Reading questions
ACT Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Practice
Practice ACT Integration of Knowledge and Ideas questions: compare paired passages, weigh claims against evidence, and read a table with a text.Open practice pageACT Science
ACT Science practice by skill
38–50% of scored Science questions
ACT Interpretation of Data Practice
Practice ACT Science Interpretation of Data with original table questions on trends, interpolation, and rates of change, with worked steps for each answer.Open practice page18–32% of scored Science questions
ACT Scientific Investigation Practice
Practice ACT Science Scientific Investigation with original questions on variables, controls, fair comparisons, and predicting results of modified experiments.Open practice page24–38% of scored Science questions
ACT Evaluation of Models and Results Practice
Practice ACT Science Evaluation of Models and Results with original questions on hypotheses, conclusions, and comparing two scientists' explanations.Open practice pageFAQ
ACT format and scoring questions
How long is the ACT?
Adding ACT's published section times, the three required sections take 125 minutes (2 hours 5 minutes) of testing time before breaks: English 35, math 50, and reading 40 minutes. Optional science adds 40 minutes and optional writing adds 40 minutes.
How is the ACT Composite score calculated?
According to ACT, the Composite score is the average of your English, math, and reading scores, rounded to the nearest whole number. Science and writing are optional and do not affect it. Students who take science also receive a STEM score, the average of math and science.
Is there a penalty for guessing on the ACT?
No. According to ACT, there is no penalty for incorrect answers, so answer every question. Rule out the choices you can, pick from what is left, and move on.
What are ACT reporting categories?
They are the skill groups ACT uses on the score report. Each section lists its categories with the number of questions in each, the number you answered correctly, and your percent correct, which shows where to focus practice. Each page in this hub covers one category.
Are these real ACT questions?
No. Every question on these pages is original Dolphin practice written to match an ACT reporting category. For released questions in the real test format, use ACT's free official practice tests.
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Where these facts come from
- ACT: Understanding Your ACT Scores
- ACT: Test Enhancements and Changes
- ACT: Official test preparation and free practice tests
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