ACT Prep Videos - English

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ACT Grammar
Topics covered in this app: - Simple v Big Picture Questions - Big Picture Questions - Big Picture Question 1: Writer’s Goal/Circle - Big Picture Question 2: Deletions/Brackets - Big Picture Question 3: Relevant, specific details? Yes! - Big Picture Question 4: Main Idea/Check title

ACT Overview
Topics covered in this app: - Why This Course Will Help You - Preview of Test Sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, Essay - How to Do Your Best on the ACT

ACT Practice Test A
A complete practice test for students to work through with their own paper and pencil. Includes a full-length practice test, including a writing test, as well as information about the optional writing test, strategies to prepare for the tests, and what to expect on test day.

Answers Explained - English Section
Audio explanation of the answers to the English section of Practice Test A, to provide reinforcement and clarification for students who have worked through the practice test.

Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about the ACT, including how to sign up and what to do on test day.

Grammar Extra Credit
If you have mastered the other rules, learn a few more! - Extra Credit Rule 1: More comma specifics - Extra Credit Rule 2: Modifier problems - Extra Credit Rule 3: Sequencing - Extra Credit Rule 4: Who v. whom - Extra Credit Rule 5: Er/Est - Extra Credit Rule 6: The "u" verbs - Extra Credit Rule 7: A big picture question: Effective Opening, Linking, Lead-in sentence

Grammar Roundup
Topics covered in this app: - Review what we have learned - Remember to watch lessons again if you need to do so

Simple Grammar Rules 11-13
Topics covered in this app: - Grammar Rule 11: The Nike Rule, If "JUST DO IT" then use an ly - Grammar Rule 12: Commas, when in doubt, take them out - Grammar Rule 13: You must have a full sentence before a colon. (:)

Simple Grammar Rules 1-3
Topics covered in this app: - Grammar Rule 1: Omit Rule - Grammar Rule 2: Avoid Repetition/Redundancy - Grammar Rule 3: Redundancy Rectangles

Simple Grammar Rules 14-15
Topics covered in this app: - Grammar Rule 14: Trust your ear on common phrases. - Grammar Rule 15: 2 Full Sentence Rule

Simple Grammar Rules 4-7
Topics covered in this app: - Grammar Rule 4: Subjects and verbs must go together - Grammar Rule 5: Pronouns? Track down the noun! - Grammar Rule 6: Its/It's - Grammar Rule 7: Tense and word choice--follow their lead

Simple Grammar Rules 8-10
Topics covered in this app: - Grammar Rule 8: Plural first, then possession - Grammar Rule 9: Transition words = meaning - Grammar Rule 10: Double commas--can I take the whole thing out?

Timing and Bubbling
Topics covered in this app: - Don't leave anything blank - Bubble as you go