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ACT English

ACT English section — usage, mechanics, rhetorical skills

20-question mock15 minAvg 19.7 pass markUnited States

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From practice to the real exam

01
Create an ACT account
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02
Use ACT Academy
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Take a timed practice test
Sit a full 45-minute English section under real conditions before booking.
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Register for a sitting
Standard fee ~USD 68 (without writing). Fee waivers available for eligible US students.
05
Sit the ACT and send scores
English is 75 questions in 45 minutes. Composite score released ~10 days after the test.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Usage & mechanics
25%5 questions
02Sentence structure
25%5 questions
03Rhetorical skills
25%5 questions
04Punctuation
20%4 questions
05Production of writing
5%1 question
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
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Frequently asked questions

Is the ACT English practice test free?

Yes. The core ACT English practice on AceMark is free to start — no credit card needed. Sign in (takes 10 seconds) if you'd like to track your progress, save attempts, and unlock the Mentor. Otherwise, browse and explore questions without an account.

How many questions are in the ACT English quiz?

Each ACT English attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 45 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the ACT English test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the ACT English?

The pass mark used in this simulation is Avg 19.7. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.