ACT English Worksheets

Browse 31 comprehensive worksheets covering all ACT English skills — from punctuation and grammar to rhetorical skills and word choice

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Commas with Essential vs. Non-Essential Elements
Punctuation

Commas with Essential vs. Non-Essential Elements

Master comma usage with restrictive and non-restrictive clauses, appositives, and parenthetical elements

4 pages
25 questions
Intermediate
Commas in Series and Lists
Punctuation

Commas in Series and Lists

Practice proper comma placement in series, lists, and coordinate adjectives

3 pages
20 questions
Beginner
Semicolons and Colons
Punctuation

Semicolons and Colons

Learn when to use semicolons to join independent clauses and colons to introduce lists or explanations

4 pages
25 questions
Intermediate
Apostrophes for Possession and Contractions
Punctuation

Apostrophes for Possession and Contractions

Master apostrophe usage in possessive nouns, contractions, and common errors to avoid

3 pages
20 questions
Beginner
Dashes and Parentheses
Punctuation

Dashes and Parentheses

Practice using em dashes and parentheses to set off non-essential information effectively

4 pages
25 questions
Intermediate
End-of-Sentence Punctuation
Punctuation

End-of-Sentence Punctuation

Master periods, question marks, and exclamation points in various sentence contexts

3 pages
20 questions
Beginner
Comprehensive Punctuation Review
Punctuation

Comprehensive Punctuation Review

Mixed practice covering all punctuation rules tested on the ACT English section

6 pages
40 questions
Advanced
Subject-Verb Agreement
Grammar & Usage

Subject-Verb Agreement

Practice matching subjects with verbs in number, including tricky cases with intervening phrases

4 pages
30 questions
Intermediate
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Grammar & Usage

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Master pronoun agreement in number, gender, and person with their antecedents

4 pages
30 questions
Intermediate
Verb Tense and Formation
Grammar & Usage

Verb Tense and Formation

Practice maintaining consistent verb tense and using correct verb forms throughout passages

5 pages
35 questions
Intermediate
Pronoun Case
Grammar & Usage

Pronoun Case

Learn when to use subjective, objective, and possessive pronoun cases correctly

4 pages
30 questions
Intermediate
Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers
Grammar & Usage

Adjectives, Adverbs, and Modifiers

Practice correct modifier placement and choosing between adjectives and adverbs

4 pages
30 questions
Intermediate
Comparative and Superlative Forms
Grammar & Usage

Comparative and Superlative Forms

Master the correct use of comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs

3 pages
25 questions
Beginner
Idiomatic Usage and Prepositions
Grammar & Usage

Idiomatic Usage and Prepositions

Practice standard English idioms and correct preposition usage in common phrases

4 pages
30 questions
Advanced
Comprehensive Grammar and Usage Review
Grammar & Usage

Comprehensive Grammar and Usage Review

Mixed practice covering all grammar and usage rules tested on the ACT English section

6 pages
45 questions
Advanced
Sentence Fragments
Sentence Structure

Sentence Fragments

Identify and correct incomplete sentences that lack a subject, verb, or complete thought

4 pages
25 questions
Beginner
Run-On Sentences and Fused Sentences
Sentence Structure

Run-On Sentences and Fused Sentences

Practice identifying and correcting run-on sentences with proper punctuation or conjunctions

4 pages
25 questions
Intermediate
Comma Splices
Sentence Structure

Comma Splices

Learn to identify and fix comma splices using semicolons, periods, or coordinating conjunctions

4 pages
25 questions
Intermediate
Coordination and Subordination
Sentence Structure

Coordination and Subordination

Master the use of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions to join clauses effectively

4 pages
30 questions
Intermediate
Parallel Structure
Sentence Structure

Parallel Structure

Practice maintaining parallel structure in lists, comparisons, and paired elements

4 pages
30 questions
Advanced
Comprehensive Sentence Structure Review
Sentence Structure

Comprehensive Sentence Structure Review

Mixed practice covering fragments, run-ons, comma splices, coordination, and parallelism

6 pages
40 questions
Advanced
Topic Development and Strategy
Rhetorical Skills

Topic Development and Strategy

Practice adding, revising, or deleting material based on the passage purpose and focus

5 pages
30 questions
Intermediate
Organization and Logical Sequence
Rhetorical Skills

Organization and Logical Sequence

Master ordering sentences within paragraphs and paragraphs within passages logically

5 pages
30 questions
Intermediate
Transitions and Coherence
Rhetorical Skills

Transitions and Coherence

Practice using effective transition words and phrases to connect ideas smoothly

4 pages
25 questions
Intermediate
Unity and Focus
Rhetorical Skills

Unity and Focus

Learn to maintain consistent focus and eliminate irrelevant information from passages

5 pages
30 questions
Advanced
Comprehensive Rhetorical Skills Review
Rhetorical Skills

Comprehensive Rhetorical Skills Review

Mixed practice covering topic development, organization, transitions, and unity

6 pages
40 questions
Advanced
Precise Word Choice and Diction
Word Choice

Precise Word Choice and Diction

Practice selecting the most accurate and appropriate words for specific contexts

4 pages
25 questions
Intermediate
Conciseness and Eliminating Wordiness
Word Choice

Conciseness and Eliminating Wordiness

Master choosing the shortest, clearest option that conveys the intended meaning

4 pages
25 questions
Intermediate
Eliminating Redundancy
Word Choice

Eliminating Redundancy

Practice identifying and removing redundant words and phrases from sentences

3 pages
20 questions
Beginner
Tone and Style Consistency
Word Choice

Tone and Style Consistency

Learn to maintain consistent formality level and match the author established tone

4 pages
25 questions
Advanced
Comprehensive Word Choice Review
Word Choice

Comprehensive Word Choice Review

Mixed practice covering precision, conciseness, redundancy, and tone consistency

5 pages
35 questions
Advanced
Full ACT English Practice Test 1
Full Practice

Full ACT English Practice Test 1

Complete 75-question practice test with 5 passages covering all ACT English skills

12 pages
75 questions
Advanced
Full ACT English Practice Test 2
Full Practice

Full ACT English Practice Test 2

Complete 75-question practice test with 5 passages covering all ACT English skills

12 pages
75 questions
Advanced
Full ACT English Practice Test 3
Full Practice

Full ACT English Practice Test 3

Complete 75-question practice test with 5 passages covering all ACT English skills

12 pages
75 questions
Advanced