Hey guys, I'm starting to prepare for the ACT, and I just want to know how many questions I should expect. Can anyone give me a breakdown of the number of questions per section? Thanks!
Hey there! Good on you for preparing for the ACT. It's always a smart move to familiarize yourself with the structure of the test. The ACT consists of four mandatory sections (English, Math, Reading, and Science) and one optional section, the Writing Test (Essay). Here's a breakdown of the number of questions per section:
1. English: 75 questions
2. Math: 60 questions
3. Reading: 40 questions
4. Science: 40 questions
To help you allocate your time during the test, the ACT provides time limits for each section: English (45 minutes), Math (60 minutes), Reading (35 minutes), and Science (35 minutes). If you decide to take the optional Writing Test, you'll have an additional 40 minutes to write your essay.
So, in total, there are 215 questions covered in the four mandatory sections of the ACT. Good luck with your preparations!
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