ACT vs SAT: English and Writing Sections

How do the ACT English and SAT Writing sections compare in terms of structure?

• The ACT focuses only on grammar, while the SAT focuses only on rhetoric.

• They both include questions in the context of a passage.

• The SAT includes isolated questions, unlike the ACT.

• They are completely different in structure.

What is a key difference in the passage difficulty between the ACT and SAT?

• ACT passages are generally more complex than SAT passages.

• SAT passages vary in difficulty, while ACT passages are generally easier.

• SAT passages are always easier than ACT passages.

• Both tests have passages of the same difficulty level.

Which test includes questions involving informational graphics?

• Only the ACT includes informational graphics.

• Neither test includes informational graphics.

• Only the SAT includes informational graphics.

• Both the ACT and SAT include informational graphics.

How many questions are there in the ACT English section, and how much time is given?

• 75 questions in 45 minutes.

• 50 questions in 50 minutes.

• 44 questions in 35 minutes.

• 60 questions in 60 minutes.

Which test allows more time per question?

• The SAT allows more time per question.

• Both tests allow the same time per question.

• Neither test allows any time per question.

• The ACT allows more time per question.