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9th Edition
George Ehrenhaft, Ed.D., Robert L. Lehrman, M.A., Fred Obrecht, M.A., and Allan Mundsack, M.A. - All books by this author
This abbreviated but completely up-to-date version of Barron's full-size ACT test preparation manual presents:
- Two full-length ACT practice tests with all questions answered and explained
- A handy guide for calculating your ACT score
- Subject review sections with additional practice questions covering English, math, reading, science reasoning, and advice for students taking the optional writing test
Additional helpful features include an overview of the ACT with descriptions of test question types and test-taking advice.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgments
Test-Taker’s Checklist for the ACT
- 1 Preparing for the ACT
The ACT
Before Taking the ACT
Test Scores
Composite Scores and College Enrollment
- 2 Preparing for the English Test
Description of the English Test
Long-Range Strategy
Test-Taking Tips
Usage/Mechanics
Basic Grammar and Usage
Verb Forms and Verbals
Pronouns
Sentence Structure
Consistency and Tense
Parallelism
Transitional Words and Phrases
Rhetorical Skills
Kinds of Questions
Word Choice
Sample English Test
- 3 Preparing for the Mathematics Test
Description of the Mathematics Test
Strategy
Arithmetic/Pre-Algebra
Algebra and Coordinate Geometry
Operations on Polynomials
Geometry
Trigonometry
- 4 Preparing for the Reading Test
Description of the Reading Test
Test-Taking Tips
Prose Fiction
Social Studies
Humanities
Natural Science
Sample Reading Test
- 5 Preparing for the Science Reasoning Test
Description of the Science Reasoning Test
Test-Taking Tips
Data Representation Questions
Research Summaries Questions
Test-Taking Tips
Conflicting Viewpoints Questions
Sample Science Reasoning Test
- 6 Preparing for the Writing Test
Description of the Writing Test
Sample Student Essays with Evaluations
The Challenge of Writing a 30-Minute Essay
Thirteen Principles of Essay Writing
Essay-Writing Practice
- 7 Model Tests
Model Test A
Answer Keys and Analysis Charts
Answer Explanations
Model Test B
Answer Keys and Analysis Charts
Answer Explanations
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(1438001150)
Paperback / 480 Pages / 6 x 9 / 2012
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