<p>I've started practicing for the ACT (English in particular) because my score was really low (I didn't learn anything anything about grammar in school).</p>
<p>I started out with an 18. And after taking a practice test I got a 24.
At the time when I had a 24, the problems I missed most were the Rhetorics.</p>
<p>But I've changed my way of thinking for those problems a lot, and I try to focus on the content of the essay (Like reading).</p>
<p>BUT, today I took a practice test (Kaplan) and I only got a 26?? What gives?
My score was 60/75.</p>
<p>Guess what? I missed only one rhetoric question, the 14 others were grammar?
I need something that can help me master these rules fluently!
Learning these tricks don't help anymore:
",[conjuction]" = ";" = "."</p>
<p>Oh I've been studying for this for over a week now, so I NEED HELP!</p>
<p>You didn’t learn anything anything about in grammar school, that much is clear.</p>
<p>Just give me your underground secret collection already</p>
<p>I’m still trying to figure out what the 3 letter starred word in your title is.</p>
<p>Yeah, order the ACT red book and take its practice tests. They’re a lot more accurate.</p>
<p>I’ve never had a lot of trouble in English,I got a 34 this time around and a 27 in 7th Grade, but I understand the not knowing grammar part. I’ve basically had to teach myself, because most of my teachers focused on either Literature or Essays/Writing. Both of which I enjoy, but they aren’t very useful on the ACT. I have found that Cliffnote’s Writing: Grammar, Usage, and Style and Grammar Essentials for Dummies are very good resources. Try those! Good luck.</p>
<p>If you need help on the grammar, you could always try sparknotes 7 Deadly SAT writing mistakes. Note that I’ve never taken the SAT, but I’m GUESSING (can anyone confirm?) that they test the same material.</p>
<p>@IceCube - Haha thanks for telling me that xD I would have probably remained with Kaplan xD
@hobbithill - I’m reading that as we speak.</p>
<p>I’ve realized, there is no point in taking tons of practice tests and working on pacing if I can’t even get 100% with unlimited time.</p>
<p>xD I hope other people know that xD</p>