How Many English Questions Are on the ACT?

What the English section covers

• Conventions of Standard English: grammar, usage, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Production of Writing: organization, topic development, and word choice.
• Knowledge of Language: clarity, style, and tone.

Timing math: 75 questions in 45 minutes is about 36 seconds per question, so pacing matters. Most questions point to an underlined part of a passage and ask for the best revision or "NO CHANGE."

Important — the format is changing: ACT has introduced an enhanced ACT rolling out from 2025, which shortens the test. Under the updated format, the English section has fewer questions and more time per question, and the science section becomes optional. Because schools and test dates are transitioning, the exact count you'll see depends on which version you take.

Bottom line: on the long-standing ACT, it's 75 English questions in 45 minutes. If you're testing in 2025 or later, check the current structure on the official ACT website so you prepare for the right number of questions and timing.

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