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A C T

Practice Test 2

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Contents

Overview of theA C T 2

Taking the Practice Tests 2

Practice Multiple Choice Test 3

Practice Writing Test Prompt 50

Practice Answer Document 54

How to Score the Practice Multiple-Choice

Tests 62

Scoring the Practice Writing Test 67

A Message toStudents

The practice test provided here is

intended to help you do your best

on the A C T to gain admission to

colleges and universities. While

this is a standalone practice test,

ACT includes helpful hints and

test-taking strategies, as well as an

additional complete practice A C T in

the document Preparing for the ACT.

These practice tests include “retired”

questions from earlier test subjects

given on previous test dates at A C T

test centers. Also featured are a

practice writing test, a sample answer

document, answer keys, and self-

scoring instructions.

Read this document carefully and

take the practice test well before test

day. That way, you will be familiar with

the test format, test subjects and what

they measure, and strategies you can

use to do your best on test day.

You may also want to consider The

Official A C T

Self-Paced Course,

to learn

test content and strategies in a

virtual classroom. To view all of

our test preparation options, go to

www.act.org/the-act/testprep.

Overview of theA C T

The A C T test consists of three multiple-choice

sections—English, mathematics, and reading.

Students may opt to take an optional multiple-

choice science section and/or an optional

writing section. Some colleges and universities

require or accept A C T science or writing scores,

so you may consider taking the science and

writing sections.

Test Questions Minutes per Test

English 50 (40 scored) 35

Mathematics 45 (41 scored) 50

Reading 36 (27 scored) 40

Science (optional) 40 (34 scored) 40

Writing (optional) 1 essay 40

Each of the multiple-choice sections will

include some embedded field test items

that will not be included in your score. The

results of the embedded field test items help

develop future test questions. These items are

not labeled, so you will not know which items

contribute to your score. You should try your

best on all items.

Taking the Practice Tests

It is a good idea to take the practice tests under

conditions as similar as possible to those you

will experience on test day. The following tips

will help you:

z If you are taking the A C T (without science

or writing), the three multiple-choice tests

require 2 hours 20 minutes to complete.

Take them in order, in one sitting, with a

10-to-15-minute break between Tests 2 and

3. If you take the ACT with science, the four

multiple-choice sections of the test require

3 hours, with a 10- to 15- minute break

between Tests 2 and 3.

z You will need only sharpened, soft lead

No. 2 pencils and good erasers. Remove all

other items from your desk. You will not be

allowed to use unapproved scratch paper,

but you can use the test booklet to make

notes.

z If you plan to use a permitted calculator on

the mathematics test, use the same one

you will use on test day.

z Use a digital timer or clock to time yourself

on each practice test. Set your timer for

five minutes less than the time allowed for

each test so you can get used to the verbal

announcement of five minutes remaining.

z Give yourself only the time allowed for each

test.

z Detach and use the sample answer

document on pages 54–61.

z Read the test directions on the first page

of each multiple-choice test. These are the

same directions that will appear in your test

booklet on test day.

z Start your timer and begin with Test 1.

Continue through Test 4, if taking the

optional science section, or end after Test

3 if you are not taking the science section.

taking a 10-to-15-minute break between

Tests 2 and 3. Use the timing table on page

2 to time each section of the test.

z Score your multiple-choice tests using the

information beginning on page62.

If you plan to take the A C T with writing,

read the directions on the first page of the

practice A C T writing test (page50). These

are the same directions that will appear in

your test booklet on test day. Start your timer

(set for 40 minutes), then read the prompt

on page51. After you understand what

the prompt is asking you to do, plan your

essay and then write it on lined paper. On

test day, if you test on paper, your answer

document will have lined pages on which

you will write your essay. Score your essay

using the information on pages

67–69

A screen reader accessible practice

test is available at

https://practice.

actdigitalservices.org/

This booklet contains tests in English, mathematics,

reading, and science. These tests measure skills and

abilities highly related to high school course work and

success in college. Calculators may be used on the

mathematics test only.

The questions in each test are numbered, and the

suggested answers for each question are lettered. On

the answer document, the rows of ovals are numbered

to match the questions, and the ovals in each row are

lettered to correspond to the suggested answers.

For each question, first decide which answer is best.

Next, locate on the answer document the row of ovals

numbered the same as the question. Then, locate the

oval in that row lettered the same as your answer.

Finally, fill in the oval completely. Use a soft lead pencil

and make your marks heavy and black. Do not use ink

or a mechanical pencil.

Mark only one answer to each question. If you change

your mind about an answer, erase your first mark

thoroughly before marking your new answer. For each

question, make certain that you mark in the row of ovals

with the same number as the question.

Only responses marked on your answer document

will be scored. Your score on each test will be based only

on the number of questions you answer correctly during

the time allowed for that test. You will not be penalized

for guessing. It is to your advantage to answer every

question even if you must guess.

You may work on each test only when the testing

staff tells you to do so. If you finish a test before time is

called for that test, you should use the time remaining

to reconsider questions you are uncertain about in that

test. You may not look back to a test on which time

has already been called, and you may not go ahead

to another test. To do so will disqualify you from the

examination.

Lay your pencil down immediately when time is called

at the end of each test. You may not for any reason fill

in or alter ovals for a test after time is called for that test.

To do so will disqualify you from the examination.

Do not fold or tear the pages of your test booklet.

DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET

UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO.

Directions

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