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While this is a standalone practice test, ACT includes helpful hints and test-taking strategies, as well as an additional complete practice ACT in the document Preparing for the ACT. These practice tests include “retired”  \nquestions from earlier test subjects given on previous test dates at ACT test centers. Also featured are a practice writing test, a sample answer document, answer keys, and selfscoring instructions.  \nRead this document carefully and take the practice test well before test day. That way, you will be familiar with the test format, test subjects and what they measure, and strategies you can use to do your best on test day.  \nYou may also want to consider The Official ACT® Self-Paced Course, Powered by Kaplan® to learn test content and strategies in a virtual classroom. To view all of our test preparation options, go to [www.act.org/the-act/testprep](www.act.org/the-act/testprep).  \nContents  \nOverview of the ACT 2  \nTaking the Practice Tests 2  \nPractice Multiple Choice Test 3  \nPractice Writing Test Prompt 50  \nPractice Answer Document 54  \nHow to Score the Practice Multiple-Choice Tests 62  \nScoring the Practice Writing Test 67  \n [www.act.org](www.act.org)  \n© 2026 by ACT Education Corp. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 70 QU00002-3 .CJ25259  \nOverview of the ACT  \nThe ACT test consists of three multiple-choice sections—English, mathematics, and reading. Students may opt to take an optional multiplechoice science section and/or an optional writing section. Some colleges and universities require or accept ACT science or writing scores, so you may consider taking the science and writing sections.  \n\n| Test | Questions | Minutes per Test |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nEnglish 50 (40 scored) 35  Mathematics 45 (41 scored) 50  Reading 36 (27 scored) 40  Science (optional) 40 (34 scored) 40  Writing (optional) 1 essay 40   \nEach of the multiple-choice sections will include some embedded field test items that will not be included in your score. The results of the embedded field test items help develop future test questions. These items are not labeled, so you will not know which items contribute to your score. You should try your best on all items.  \nTaking the Practice Tests  \nIt is a good idea to take the practice tests under conditions as similar as possible to those you will experience on test day. 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