{"id":35095,"date":"2017-12-07T21:33:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T21:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=35095"},"modified":"2026-03-14T13:54:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T18:54:52","slug":"act-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"ACT\u00ae Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the ACT practice test page!<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u201cStart Test\u201d button above to begin our free ACT practice test! These ACT practice questions will give you a better idea of what to study for your exam.<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\" style=\"--badge-x-shift:12px;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/act\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=bullet%20link&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=act-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'ACT Course Click']);\">ACT Online&nbsp;Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-test-dates\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'ACT Guide Click']);\">ACT<br \/>Test Dates<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/click.mometrix.com\/act-guide-amzn\">ACT<br \/>Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/act\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'ACT Flashcard Click']);\">ACT<br \/>Flashcards<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"notice\" style=\"padding-bottom: 0px; font-size: 80%; margin-top: 2.5em;\">\nACT\u00ae is a registered trademark belonging to ACT Education Corp. (\u201cACT\u201d). ACT is not involved with or affiliated with Mometrix Media LLC, nor does ACT endorse or sponsor any of the products or services offered by Mometrix Media LLC.<br \/>\n&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"ACT_Practice_Tests_by_Subject\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ACT Practice Tests by Subject<\/h2>\n<p>If you need some extra practice in a specific subject, click one of the subjects below to get started on a subject-specific ACT practice test.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-buttons\">\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ACT Math Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-math-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle act-math-pt\"> ACT Math Practice Test <\/span><\/a> <a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ACT English Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-english-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle act-english-pt\">ACT English Practice Test<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ACT Reading Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-reading-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle act-reading-pt\"> ACT Reading Practice Test <\/span><\/a> <a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ACT Science Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-science-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle act-science-pt\"> ACT Science Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-test\/preact\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle act-pre-pt\" title=\"PreACT Practice Test\"> PreACT Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Good luck with your studying!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Outline<\/h2>\n<p>There are two version of the test: online and paper-and-pencil. For both versions, the test is split into five sections and the Writing and Science sections are optional.<\/p>\n<p>The ACT contains 171 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of about 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Online-ACT-Outline.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Online-ACT-Outline.svg\" alt=\"Infographic detailing ACT sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and optional Writing. Includes question counts, timing, and content focus areas for each section.\" width=\"384\" height=\"802\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-252176\"  role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's ACT Printed Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-study-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/act-study-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/act-26943.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"ACTCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"ACT_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ACT Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online ACT prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the ACT course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocvideos\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the ACT online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the ACT exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/act\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=act\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'ACT Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your ACT Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/act\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', 'ACT Mobile Click']);\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ACT-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"Ad for a Mometrix online course\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"ACT_Bubble_Sheet_(PDF)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ACT Bubble Sheet (PDF)<\/h2>\n<p>When you take the ACT, you&#8217;ll fill in your answers using a bubble sheet.<\/p>\n<p>To get the hang of using an ACT test answer sheet, you can download the one below for free!<\/p>\n<p>This printable bubble sheet is designed to help you practice filling out answers just like on test day, so you can boost your confidence and accuracy. Download it now and get one step closer to acing the ACT.<\/p>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.7.0\/css\/all.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n<div class=\"multprint\">\r\n    <div class=\"pdf-item-large\">\r\n        <div class=\"image-container-large\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-academy.pressidium.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ACT-Bubble-Sheet.pdf\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ACT-Bubble-Sheet-Cover-scaled.webp\" alt=\"ACT Bubble Sheet PDF preview\" width=\"490.2\" height=\"750.88\" \/>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <button class=\"print-button-large\" aria-label=\"Print\" title=\"Print PDF\" onclick=\"printPDF('https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ACT-Bubble-Sheet.pdf')\">\r\n                <span class=\"fas fa-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a class=\"pdfdownloadbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn-academy.pressidium.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ACT-Bubble-Sheet.pdf\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pdfdownloadbutton-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.mometrix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-icon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><span class=\"pdfdownloadbutton-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Download Bubble Sheet<\/span>\r\n  <span class=\"sr-only\">Download ACT Bubble Sheet PDF<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_to_Study\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_Study_Effectively\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study Effectively<\/h3>\n<p>Your success on ACT test day depends not only on how many hours you put into preparing but also on whether you prepared the right way. It\u2019s good to check along the way to see whether your studying is paying off. One of the most effective ways to do this is by taking ACT practice tests to evaluate your progress. Practice tests are useful because they show exactly where you need to improve. Every time you take a free ACT exam practice test, pay special attention to these three groups of questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The questions you got wrong<\/li>\n<li>The ones you had to guess on, even if you guessed right<\/li>\n<li>The ones you found difficult or slow to work through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will show you exactly what your weak areas are and where you need to devote more study time. Ask yourself why each of these questions gave you trouble. Was it because you didn\u2019t understand the material? Was it because you didn\u2019t remember the vocabulary? Do you need more repetitions on this type of question to build speed and confidence? Dig into those questions and figure out how you can strengthen your weak areas as you go back to review the material.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"toolkitthumbcontainer\">\n<div class=\"toolkitthumbimage\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/high-school-student-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Toolkit-Preview-Image-scaled.webp\" title=\"High School Student Toolkit\" alt=\"\" width=\"352.768\" height=\"180.2424\" \/><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"toolkittext-block\">\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"><span id=\"High_School_Student_Toolkit_A_Guide_to_College_Success\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>High School Student Toolkit: A Guide to College Success<\/h4>\n<p>\n      Get expert tips on acing college applications, preparing for tests, managing finances, and navigating college life. Your guide to success starts here!\n    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin-top: 1.25em;\">\n<h3><span id=\"Answer_Explanations\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Answer Explanations<\/h3>\n<p>Additionally, many ACT practice tests have a section explaining the answer choices. It can be tempting to read the explanation and think that you now have a good understanding of the concept. However, an explanation likely only covers part of the question\u2019s broader context. Even if the explanation makes sense, go back and investigate every concept related to the question until you\u2019re positive you have a thorough understanding.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Comprehend_Each_Topic\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Comprehend Each Topic<\/h3>\n<p>As you go along, keep in mind that the ACT practice test is just that: practice. Memorizing these questions and answers will not be very helpful on the actual test because it is unlikely to have any of the same exact questions. If you only know the right answers to the sample questions, you won\u2019t be prepared for the real thing. Study the concepts until you understand them fully, and then you\u2019ll be able to answer any question that shows up on the test.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Strategy_for_ACT_Practice\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Strategy for ACT Practice<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to start taking practice tests, follow this strategy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Remove Limitations.<\/strong> Take the first test with no time constraints and with your notes and ACT study guide handy. Take your time and focus on applying the strategies you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Time Yourself.<\/strong> Take the second practice test \u201copen book\u201d as well, but set a timer and practice pacing yourself to finish in time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Simulate Test Day.<\/strong> Take any other practice tests as if it were test day. Set a timer and put away your study materials. Sit at a table or desk in a quiet room, imagine yourself at the testing center, and answer questions as quickly and accurately as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep Practicing.<\/strong> Keep taking practice tests on a regular basis until you run out of practice tests or it\u2019s time for the actual test. Your mind will be ready for the schedule and stress of test day, and you\u2019ll be able to focus on recalling the material you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's ACT Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/act\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/actcolorboxflash.MAIN_-1.png\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. Mr. Rench, a National Merit Scholar, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in mathematics from Texas A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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