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Welcome to the ACT\u00ae<\/sup> practice test page!<\/p>\n

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

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<\/span>ACT Practice Tests by Subject<\/h2>\n

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

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ACT Math Practice Test <\/span><\/a> ACT English Practice Test<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

ACT Reading Practice Test <\/span><\/a> ACT Science Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Good luck with your studying!<\/p>\n

<\/span>Test Outline<\/h2>\n

There are two versions of the ACT 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

The ACT contains 171 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of about 3 hours.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Top 5 Most Challenging ACT Questions<\/h2>\n

Now that you know more about the test, try your hand at some targeted practice!<\/p>\n

Over the last year, we’ve compiled the data from about 5,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 70% of people answered these five questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n

Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you’ve got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n

Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n

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1. The sides of a triangle are equal to integer values of units. Two sides are 4 and 6 units long, respectively. What is the minimum value for the triangle\u2019s perimeter?<\/p>\r\n \r\n