ACT Writing Practice
The ACT Writing test consists of one essay question that must be completed within 40 minutes. It’s designed to measure your ability to write an argumentative essay. The test consists of a single writing prompt which presents an issue and then describes three different perspectives about the issue.
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ACT Writing Tips & Strategies
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ACT Writing Overview
Section I – Multiple Choice
- 60 questions total
- Mix of individual and set-based questions
- Often refer to diagrams or data sets
Section II – Free Response
- 2 long-form + 4 short-form questions
- Simple four-function calculator allowed
Test Format
- Two sections: Multiple Choice & Free Response
- 90 minutes per section
- Each section = 50% of total score
What ACT English Practice Tests Include
- Challenging, exam-style questions
- Instant scoring
- Clear answer explanations
About ACT Writing Test
The ACT Writing test consists of one essay question that must be completed within 40 minutes. It’s designed to measure your ability to write an argumentative essay. The test consists of a single writing prompt which presents an issue and then describes three different perspectives about the issue. You will need to analyze and evaluate the perspectives that are given, and also state your own perspective. Finally, you must explain the relationship between your perspective and those given.
The best way to prepare for this test is with plenty of ACT Writing practice. We have prepared a complete writing guide that provides tips, strategies, and an essay template that you can follow. We also have several sample writing prompts that you can use for writing practice essays.