Writing Flashcards
7 cards from real ACT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Writing flashcards as text
If you have time left after writing, what is the best use of it?
Answer: Proofread and revise for clarity and errors
Reviewing your essay lets you catch errors and improve clarity.
Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
Answer: She likes reading, writing, and jogging.
Parallel structure keeps items in a series in the same grammatical form.
What makes an introduction effective on the ACT essay?
Answer: Context plus a clear thesis
An effective introduction frames the issue and states a clear thesis.
Which is the best way to integrate one of the given perspectives?
Answer: Summarize it and respond with analysis
Summarizing then analyzing a perspective shows engagement and earns higher scores.
Which sentence corrects the misplaced modifier: 'Running late, the bus was missed by Tom.'?
Answer: Running late, Tom missed the bus.
The modifier "running late" must logically describe Tom, the one running late.
What does the 'Language Use and Conventions' domain assess?
Answer: Grammar, word choice, and style
This domain measures grammar, usage, sentence structure, and word choice.
Why should you avoid overly broad statements like 'Everyone knows technology is bad'?
Answer: They are unsupported overgeneralizations that weaken credibility
Sweeping overgeneralizations lack support and undermine an argument's credibility.