practice test answers English
This page has lots of great links as does this page
This page will show you a list of transition words.
Here are videos to help with lessons (These are all from Ms. McKee from Wayne County):
Mastery Prep Lessons and Youtube Videos
The following Mastery Prep Lessons are matched to Youtube Videos that you can view to reinforce skills in preparation for the ACT. At the time of this posting to my webpage, all Youtube videos could be accessed. If you find any that you are unable to access, let me know which video is not accessible so that I can find a replacement. I hope you find the videos helpful!
Just a note if you see thise images:
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I am unable for locate suitable ACT videos for these lessons. Your best bet is to review your handouts that I gave you for these lessons. If you find a great video, however, please share!
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These videos are coming soon, so be on the watch!
An Overview of the ACT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psusHyUURQQ
Lesson 1: Using Commas - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWvYl8Vvz8U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKxA4-wkjuw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5w4WxbFkhA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfh-Z_SpRxg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agx6LM_zVQY
Lesson 2: Pronoun Clarity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaM6ErFqjnE (Sorry, you'll have to copy and paste this address into your browser! Though this is not an ACT Youtube, the skill is well-explained.)
Lesson 3: Apostrophes – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS5TJ-7mllU (This lesson hits the rules; however, if you'll remember our Fabulous Fourth Tip about apostrophes to show possession, you'll never have a problem.)
Lesson 4: Confusing Pairs – *
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Lesson 5: Subject-Verb Agreement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0emlVxINBUk
Lesson 6: Identify Purpose - *
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Lesson 7: Redundancy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLllwIdRl-U (Notice that the video link is the same as for Lesson 14: Conciseness. There are five videos that play in succession.)
Lesson 8: Transition Words – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX1gPv_vqlY
Lesson 9: Parenthetical Elements - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLllwIdRl-U (Though this video is not an ACT video, it does a good job of recapping the main points regarding parenthetical elements.)
Lesson 10: English Strategy – *
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Lesson 11: Pronoun Agreement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUTU0-qdSSU
Lesson 12: Verb Tense – *
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Lesson 13: Author’s Purpose – *
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Lesson 14: Conciseness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLllwIdRl-U
Lesson 15: Adjectives and Adverbs – *
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Lesson 16: Word Choice – *
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Lesson 17: Coordinating Conjunctions - *
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Lesson 18: Prepositions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taGRcplk31Y
Lesson 19: Run-Ons and Fragments - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKxA4-wkjuw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5w4WxbFkhA
Lesson 20: English Pacing – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1OWE_xaaD8 (Also, notice the recommended Youtube ACE the ACT: Tips for Speed and Efficiency on ACT Grammar Questions listed on my webpage under ACT Websites.)
NOTE: The following links are to Youtube videos that discuss English strategy, though they do not discuss the same content as Lesson 10 discusses; nevertheless, the videos are well worth watching.
4 Key Things to Know About the ACT English Test - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7yO8UpPqfk
Best ACT English Prep Strategies, Tips, and Tricks - Common Types of Questions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXB8ajMKKw4 (copy and paste link into your browser)
Top ACT English Tips/Strategies - Skipping/Marking Questions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdvVxZHMsAg
Top ACT English Tips/Strategies - Bubbling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnZdqnWAwN0
Top ACT English Tips/Strategies - Managing Time Well - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1OWE_xaaD8