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Practise for the enhanced ACT one section at a time or with a full-length test: 171 original questions, every answer explained.
ACT practice tests
- Section testACT English50 questions · 35 minutes. Production of Writing, Knowledge of Language, Conventions of Standard English.Start the test →
- Section testACT Math45 questions · 50 minutes. Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Integrating Essential Skills.Start the test →
- Section testACT Reading36 questions · 40 minutes. Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas.Start the test →
- Section test · optional on the ACTACT Science40 questions · 40 minutes. Interpretation of Data, Scientific Investigation, Evaluation of Models, Inferences and Experimental Results.Start the test →
- Full-lengthFull ACT practice testAll 171 questions · 2 h 45 min, timed like the real test, with a score for each section.Start the test →
What's on the ACT
| Section | Questions | Time | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 35 minutes | Production of Writing, Knowledge of Language, Conventions of Standard English |
| Math | 45 | 50 minutes | Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, Integrating Essential Skills |
| Reading | 36 | 40 minutes | Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas |
| Science (optional) | 40 | 40 minutes | Interpretation of Data, Scientific Investigation, Evaluation of Models and Results |
- The Composite score (1–36) is the average of English, Math and Reading. Science counts toward a separate STEM score.
- Every Math question has four answer choices, and a calculator is allowed on Math only.
How to use these ACT practice tests
- Start with one sectionTake the section you feel least sure about with the timer on. Your score by reporting category shows exactly which skills need work.
- Learn from every mistakeRead the explanation for each question you missed and why the answer you chose was tempting. Then retake the section in a new order.
- Finish with the full testA week or two before test day, take the full-length test in one sitting to practise your pacing and stamina.
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ACT practice test FAQs
Is this ACT practice test free?
Yes. Every section test and the full-length test are free and need no account. After you submit, you see the right answer to every question with an explanation, plus a note on why the answer you chose is tempting.
How long is the ACT, and how many questions does it have?
The enhanced ACT has English (50 questions, 35 minutes), Math (45 questions, 50 minutes) and Reading (36 questions, 40 minutes), which take 2 hours 5 minutes. Science (40 questions, 40 minutes) is optional and adds 40 minutes.
What changed on the ACT in 2025?
The enhanced ACT is shorter, with fewer questions and more time per question. Science became optional and no longer counts toward the Composite score, and Math questions have four answer choices instead of five.
How is the ACT scored?
Each section is scored from 1 to 36. The Composite score is the average of English, Math and Reading. If you take Science, you also get a STEM score, which averages Math and Science.
Can I use a calculator on the ACT?
Yes, on the Math section, as long as it meets ACT's calculator policy. You can't use one on the other sections.
Are these real ACT questions?
No. StudyCoach wrote every question in the style of the enhanced ACT and mapped each one to an official reporting category. For official practice tests, see ACT's own website.
Original StudyCoach questions in the style of the real test; every answer key was checked by a separate AI review. ACT® is a registered trademark of ACT Education Corp., which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, StudyCoach.
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