{"product_id":"the-official-act-english-guide-paperback-softback-9781394407361","title":"The Official ACT English Guide (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394407361","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Official ACT English Guide\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394407361, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 16 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.2 x 21.1 x 2.3 cm, 0.658 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSucceed on the English section of the ACT with the only official guide created by the test makers themselves\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Official ACT English Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, 3rd Edition delivers expert-designed preparation directly from the people who wrote the test itself. This comprehensive guide walks students through the grammar, word usage, rhetorical skills, and test-taking strategy they’ll need to manage test anxiety and perform at their best on exam day. This edition reflects the latest updates to the ACT English section format and question types.  The book is a detailed roadmap to the test combining concept-based instruction with extensive practice opportunities, offering both foundational and advanced coverage of English mechanics and rhetoric. Its systematic approach helps you understand not just what to study, but how to approach each question type so you can complete them quickly and efficiently when you’re under time pressure. \u003ci\u003eThe Official ACT English Guide\u003c\/i\u003e also provides access to an online question pool tailored to individual learning needs, while detailed answer explanations reinforce understanding and identify knowledge gaps that require your attention before test day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHundreds of official ACT English questions drawn from actual previous test administrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTime-saving strategies and shortcuts designed to maximize efficiency during the timed test\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete writing section coverage with scoring rubrics and sample essays at multiple performance levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive glossary of grammar terminology for quick reference and concept reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystematic approach that builds understanding progressively from basic to advanced topics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for all high school students preparing for college admissions, pursuing merit scholarships, or aiming to stand out in competitive applicant pools, \u003ci\u003eThe Official ACT English Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal resource to help you build the skills and confidence you’ll need to succeed on the ACT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction ix \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 An Overview of the ACT English and Writing Tests 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Structure of the English Test 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACT Test Formats: Paper and Online 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent of the ACT English Test 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions of Standard English 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduction of Writing 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge of Language 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent of the ACT Writing Test 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Guide 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Taking the English Test 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaching the Questions 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Your Answers 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Questions 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions Are Multifaceted 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSentences in the Context of Paragraphs 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding, Deleting, or Moving Information 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Information 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Conventions of Standard English: Sentence Structure, Formation, and Usage 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSentence Structure 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerbs and Verb Phrases 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndefinite Pronouns 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelative Clauses 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Relative Pronoun “Which” 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich versus That 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Conventions of Standard English Concepts and Sample Questions: Sentence Structure and Usage 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParallel Structure 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorrelative Conjunctions 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSentence Fragments 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun-on Sentences 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun-on Sentence: Fused Sentence 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun-on Sentence: Comma Splice 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun-on Sentence: Coordinating Conjunction without a Comma 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategy: Watch Out for Conjunctive Adverbs (“Transitions”) 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifiers 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipial Phrases 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMisplaced Modifiers 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject-Verb Agreement 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlural Indefinite Pronouns 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndefinite Pronouns That Can Be Singular or Plural 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategy: Which One Is Different? 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePronouns and Antecedents 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho versus Whom 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossessive Pronouns 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequently Confused Words 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Conventions of Standard English and Sample Questions: Punctuation 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommas 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommas with Appositives 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommas with Items in a Series 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Oxford Comma 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommas with Prepositions 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWithin Sentence Breaks 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDashes 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColons 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemicolons 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApostrophes and Possession 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Production of Writing 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization, Unity, and Cohesion 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitions between Sentences 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitions within or between Paragraphs 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion Questions 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParagraph Composition 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopic Development 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevance 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Knowledge of Language 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcision 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWordiness and Redundancy 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecision 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWord Choice 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogical Connectors 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyle 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsistency in Style and Tone 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEffective and Appropriate Stylistic Effects 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 An Overview of the ACT Writing Test 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Matter 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoring 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Scoring Rubric 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 The Setup of the Writing Test 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroductory Paragraph in the Prompt 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives in the Prompt 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssay Task Box 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Page 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirections 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 The Essay 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Introduction 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Draw 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Thesis Statement 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Body Paragraphs 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Conclusion 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear Transitions 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing the Counterargument 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What Is Expected for the Rubric Categories 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeas and Analysis 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment and Support 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanguage Use and Conventions 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Preparing to Write Your Essay 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose and Point of View 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Pronouns 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Perspectives 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudience, Tone, and Clarity 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrewriting 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVocational Education 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Your Essay 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutlining 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnecdotal Support 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiming During the Actual Test 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevising 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Strategies 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