ACT Flashcards Exam 221 Questions with Verified Answers
Pick the most concise way of stating something. Shortest is best. - CORRECT ANSWER
Use
... [Show More] process of elimination. - CORRECT ANSWER Try to eliminate wrong answers as you look for the right one on all sections of the ACT. There is no penalty for guessing on the ACT, so eliminating wrong answers also increases your probability of guessing correctly.
Do not jump from question to question when completing the English passages. - CORRECT ANSWER
Do not be afraid to pick NO CHANGE as an answer - CORRECT ANSWER it is correct 25% of the time
Work at a good pace on the English test. - CORRECT ANSWER The entire English test is 45 minutes in length. There are 5 sections, each with 15 questions. As a general guide, spend 9 minutes per passage to finish on time. Do not leave any blank answers.
The ACT used four methods to separate two complete sentences - CORRECT ANSWER period, comma, semicolon, colon
A comma is used in four ways on the English test. - CORRECT ANSWER A comma can:
1. separate a dependent clause from a complete sentence
2. surround a nonessential group of words
3. separate two adjectives or separate words in a list
4. connect two sentences before a conjunction
Set off a proper name with a pair of commas - CORRECT ANSWER Set off a proper name with a pair of commas if the name can be taken out of the sentence without changing the meaning.
Example:
Our 44th President was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Our 44th President, Barack Obama, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii.
This example doesn't work:
The songwriter Bob Dylan is considered a lyrical genius.
The songwriter is considered a lyrical genius.
A colon is used in two ways on the English test. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Use a colon after a complete sentence that introduces either a list or an explanation.
2. Use a colon between two sentences when the second sentence explains the first.
Use a dash in two ways on the English test. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Use dashes instead of commas to surround a group of nonessential words.
2. Dashes are usually used for emphasis.
Check subject-verb and subject-pronoun agreement. - CORRECT ANSWER Long sentences are often filled with interrupting details in the English passages. Subjects can be far from the verb or pronoun with which they agree. Ask yourself who or what is doing the action or what word is being replaced with a pronoun
Know the difference between its, it's, and its' - CORRECT ANSWER Its is possessive
it's is a contraction of 'it is'
its' is not a thing
Being is frequently an answer choice but virtually never correct. - CORRECT ANSWER Do mot use being as a synonym for because or for is
Being is rarely correct on the ACT
Be careful of the way ACT uses the word although. - CORRECT ANSWER The addition of although at the beginning of a sentence turns it from an independent clause into a dependent one. If a sentence was correct with although and then you either delete or change although to something else, you have a created a run-on sentence
Do not be tricked by "suppose the writer's goal. . . " questions. - CORRECT ANSWER
Reasons to choose DELETE on answer choices. - CORRECT ANSWER Use OMIT/Delete when:
1. The underlined portion is redundant
2. The underlined portion explains something that the reader already knows.
3. The underlined portion gives an unnecessary definition for a common word.
Learn when to add a phrase or sentence. - CORRECT ANSWER Do not add a new phrase or sentence without reading the previous sentence and the sentence that follows. One of those two sentences often contains a clue that helps you determine when to add the suggested sentence
Identify the subject of the sentence below
Evidence that humans are slowly evolving into two different species is being ignored by scientists. - CORRECT ANSWER Subject: Evidence
Transitions made easy - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Moreover
2. Meanwhile
3. Additionally
4. Furthermore
Nouns and pronouns can be the object of a verb or preposition - CORRECT ANSWER
Active voice is preferable to passive voice. - CORRECT ANSWER Passive voice reverse normal syntax by making the subject of object and the object the subject. It frequently involves adding a proposition. At other times, passive voice makes the object the subject and omits the subject entirely (for example, "The lamp got broken" instead of "I broke the lamp").
Although the passive voice is not technically grammatically incorrect, it is considered awkward and unnecessary.
You should avoid picking answer choices that involve the passive voice unless something is even more wrong with all of the other choices.
Answering illustrate/support questions. - CORRECT ANSWER If a question asks which answer best illustrates or supports, pick the choice that gives the most specific details/examples.
Beware of not/least acceptable questions - CORRECT ANSWER
When to use 'who' or 'whom' on the English test. - CORRECT ANSWER Who is a subject pronoun and does the action.
EX: Who threw the ball?
Whom is an object pronoun and receives the action.
EX: The ball was thrown to whom?
Similar words- different meanings. - CORRECT ANSWER Review words that are often used and confused
Then - Than
The group studied hard and then took the test. (sequence) The local team scored better than the visiting team. (compares)
Who's-Whose
Who's coming to dinner? (who is)
Whose book is this? (possessive)
The evidence that hyenas are more closely related to mongooses than they are to either *dogs or cats is* both surprising and indisputable.
A. NO CHANGE
B. dogs or cats are
C. dogs and cats are
D. dogs and cats is - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct because the subject is evidence, which is singular
If any college student wants to make sure of joining a rock band at school, *you* would be wise to learn bass or drums because singers and guitarists are a dime a dozen.
A. NO CHANGE
B. one
C. they
D. he or she - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct because the main subject of the sentence is, 'college student', is third-person singular
You should always be on the lookout for new opportunities, but *one* should also avoid burning bridges if possible.
A. NO CHANGE
B. you
C. he or she
D. people - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct because the sentence is in the second person (you).
While playing kickball in the living room, *the lamp got knocked over and smashed*.
A. NO CHANGE
B. the lamp was knocked over and smashed.
C. we knocked over the lamp and it smashed
D. nobody knew the lamp would be knocked over and smashed - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct because this is a dangling-modifier question. Since the sentence begins with the dependent descriptive word phrase "While playing kickball in the living room", the noun or nouns that describe who were playing kickball need to come immediately after that comma.
As the first of my friends to own a home, *I have always admired Mark*.
A. NO CHANGE
B. and I have always admired Mark.
C. is Mark, whom I have always admired.
D. Mark is someone I have always admired. - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct because the dependent descriptive phrase "As the first of my friends to own a home" is referring to Mark.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, *she will get her medical degree in London*.
A. NO CHANGE
B. her medical degree will be obtained in London
C. and she will get her medical degree in London
D. she got her medical degree in London - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
While watching from the top of the hill, *the sunset was indescribably beautiful.*
A. NO CHANGE
B. the sunset is beautiful beyond description.
C. we were awed by the sunset's indescribable beauty.
D. the beauty of the sunset was impossible to describe. - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
In a hurry to catch her train, *Jennifer's purse was left in her car.*
A. NO CHANGE
B. her purse was left in Jennifer's car.
C. and Jennifer left her purse in the car.
D. Jennifer spaced out and left her purse in the car. - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct because the noun being modified by "In a hurry to catch her train" is "Jennifer", which needs to follow immediately after the comma.
When the snow reached two, feet people left *they're* cars parked in the lot.
A. NO CHANGE
B. their
C. there
D. there are - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
*There in they're with their* bear.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Their in there with they're
C. They're in there with their
D. They're in their with there - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Any man *whose* friends won't tell him secrets is not to be trusted.
A. NO CHANGE
B. who's
C. who'se
D. who is - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
There are probably a thousand things I *could of done* to make her stay, but now I'll never know.
A. NO CHANGE
B. could of did
C. could have did
D could have done - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
The book *from* which the movie is based is considered superior by critics but is not nearly as well known.
A. NO CHANGE
B. on
C. in
D. to - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct because we would say that a movie is based *on* a book.
Every time he *looked* at the crack in the floor at the train station, he felt an inexplicable sense of loneliness.
A. NO CHANGE
B. looks
C. looking
D. had looked - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
We *drunk* pink lemonade until the sun went down.
A. NO CHANGE
B. drink
C. drank
D. had drunk - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
In the final round, our trivia team had to send up one member who *answers* questions alone.
A. NO CHANGE
B. answered
C. had answered
D. was answering - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Before I *began* my homework, I played two video games.
A. NO CHANGE
B. had begun
C. begin
D. begun - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct because the past tense of begin is "began"
Nobody could have predicted that our star player *had* quit halfway through the season.
A. NO CHANGE
B. to have
C. would
D. DELETE the underlined portion - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Lauren was very close to her grandmother, from *which* she had inherited her beautiful red hair.
A. NO CHANGE
B. where
C. who
D. whom - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct because Lauren's grandmother is a person. So the pronoun must be from who. Since the pronoun is the object of the preposition "from", we use the objective case "whom".
Even if you think that the Beatles have better songs than Christina Aguilera does, it is impossible to deny that Christina's singing voice is *bestest*.
A. NO CHANGE
B. more better
C. the better
D. more well - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
My trip to wrestling camp at age 15 marked the first time I'd ever *flew* on a plane.
A. NO CHANGE
B. flown
C. had flown
D. would fly - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Every time something this weird happens, we suspect it *had been* one of Danny's pranks.
A. NO CHANGE
B. have been
C. were
D. must be - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
You'll have to ask someone *else that's* not my job.
A. NO CHANGE
B. else, that is
C. else who's
D. else because I'm afraid that's - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct because this is the only choice that results in a complete sentence.
Aside from the fact *in which I* can't serve, I am actually pretty good at volleyball.
A. NO CHANGE
B. of I
C. that I
D. because I - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
The squirrels in the ceiling *was keeping* us awake at night.
A. NO CHANGE
B. were keeping
C. is keeping
D. keeps - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct because "squirrels", the subject of the sentence, is plural.
All of the students in the class who didn't pass the final *needs to retake* the entire course.
A. NO CHANGE
B. need to retake
C. needed retaking
D. needs retaking - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
All of the bills had been sitting on my desk for two weeks, but I only got around *to paying it this* morning.
A. NO CHANGE
B. to paying them this
C. and paid you this
D. to paid it in the - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
The band playing bad cover songs outside my window *is* really annoying me.
A. NO CHANGE
B. are
C. is being
D. and is - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
Neither Parveen nor Joan *is* married.
A. NO CHANGE
B. are
C. were
D. have been - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
Many of *childrens toy's* were damaged when the basement flooded.
A. NO CHANGES
B. children's toys'
C. children's toys
D. childrens' toys - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
There wasn't enough room in the closet for all of *Karen's sister's shoe's*.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Karens sister's shoe's
C. Karen's sister's shoes
D. Karens sister's shoes - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
We saw the mountains rise at the *valley's edge.*
A. NO CHANGE
B. valleys' edge
C. valleys edge
D. vallie's edge - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
Both of my best *friends have cars* with vanity license plates.
A. NO CHANGE
B. friend's have cars
C. friends have car's
D. friend's have car's - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Canada won more gold medals than did any of the other *countrys.*
A. NO CHANGE
B. county's
C. countries
D. countries' - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Some *peoples'* entire lives are lived in one small town.
A. NO CHANGE
B. peoples
C. people's
D. people are - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
We liked to hang out at *Jason's dads* house, because there was a pool.
A. NO CHANGE
B. his dads
C. Jasons dad's
D. his dad's - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
Even though Danielle likes to read love stories, none of her favorite *movies* are romances.
A. NO CHANGE
B. movie's
C. movies'
D. movie is - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
All the band members checked one last time that their instruments were in tune with *them*.
A. NO CHANGE
B. it.
C. him.
D. the others'. - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
The rambunctious puppy left *its'* toys scattered all over the yard.
A. NO CHANGE
B. its
C. it's
D. it has - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
At Dan's wedding, we were all singing, dancing, and at one point *pounded* the floor so hard that the wedding party downstairs complained.
A. NO CHANGE
B. pounds
C. have pounded
D. even pounding - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
We spent Kelly's birthday on the Coney Island boardwalk, a place *were* it can really feel as if you've gone back in time.
A. NO CHANGE
B. we're
C. where
D. whereas - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Everyone stopped hanging out with Albert, *too apparent* for no reason.
A. NO CHANGE
B. it is apparent
C. being apparent
D. apparently - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
If it gets *too much louder* in here, I'm going to have to leave.
A. NO CHANGE
B. to be loudly
C. too be loudly
D. to loud - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
Connie decided to spend the weekend at the beach, rather *then she came* into the city.
A. NO CHANGE
B. then coming
C. than come
D. than she would come - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Most people are very surprised *learning* that there was a wild camel population in the southwestern United States from the 1850s through the 1940s.
A. NO CHANGE
B. from learning
C. to learn
D. and learned - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Every single one of the cars in my parents' driveway *were* red.
A. NO CHANGE
B. are
C. being
D. is - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
Everyone one of the popular students came late to the dance, and then *they spent* the rest of the time gossiping in the corner.
A. NO CHANGE
B. them spent
C. he or she spent
D. DELETE the underlined portion - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
Although all people have plans for the future, sometimes *are plans are* worth nothing.
A. NO CHANGE
B. our plans are
C. are plans our
D. our plans our - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
The theory that our 12th president, Zachary Taylor, was poisoned *but is disputed* by historians.
A. NO CHANGE
B. and was disputed
C. is disputed
D. disputed - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
If you have any questions, please direct them to Bryan or to *myself.*
A. NO CHANGE
B. I
C. me
D. myself as well - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct because since the speaker has not yet mentioned himself in the sentence, the reflexive "myself" is not necessary.
The class spent two *weeks, on Hamlet*, the greatest play ever written.
A. NO CHANGE
B. weeks on Hamlet, the
C. weeks on Hamlet; the
D. weeks on Hamlet, which - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Comic-Con *International, a celebration of* sci-fi, superheroes, and all things nerdy, has been held in San Diego every summer since 1970.
A. NO CHANGE
B. International a celebration, of
C. International is a celebration of
D. International is a celebration, of - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
Much great American literature was *produced, in the 1920s*, a time known as the Jazz Age.
A. NO CHANGE
B. produced in the 1920s, a
C. produced in the 1920s, and a
D. produced in the 1920s; a - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
John *himself* served as an aide to the president of the United States.
A. NO CHANGE
B. he, himself
C. he himself
D. he, himself, - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct because "himself" is a reflexive pronoun used for emphasis and should not be surrounded by commas.
Just between *you and I*, this party is terrible.
A. NO CHANGE
B. you and me
C. we
D. the three of us - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
I've taught *hundreds of students many of them brilliant-but one stands out-above* the rest.
A. NO CHANGE
B. hundreds of students - many of them brilliant, but one stands out above
C. hundreds of students - many of them brilliant - but one stands out above
D. hundreds of students - many 0f them - brilliant but one stands out above - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Then I told them the *spot, where unless it was raining I* would meet them.
A. NO CHANGE
B. spot where unless it was raining, I
C. spot, where unless it was raining, I
D. spot where - unless it was raining - I - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
Although our sports expert was sick and couldn't make *it, there* were hardly any questions about sports, so our team won the trivia competition anyway.
A. NO CHANGE
B. it, but there
C. it; there
D. it because there - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
Every year on the Feast of San *Gennaro, the* parade goes right by my window.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Gennaro, and the
C. Gennaro; the
D. Gennaro. The - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
I *wear red socks they are* the best kind.
A. NO CHANGE
B. wear red socks are
C. wear; red socks, they are
D. wear red socks. They are - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
It's a *pity, so* many people give up on worthwhile goals just because they're hard to achieve.
A. NO CHANGE
B. pity, however so
C. pity, although so
D. pity. So - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
*Because* none of us could remember the way we had come, we got lost.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Although
C. Being
D. DELETE the underlined portion - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
The music festival was expensive and in the middle of *nowhere, therefore we* didn't go.
A. NO CHANGE
B. nowhere and, therefore we
C. nowhere therefore, we
D. nowhere; therefore, we - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
The two of us spent all *day; in the park* it was lovely
A. NO CHANGE
B. day, in the park
C. day in the park;
D. day in the park, - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Like *bull seeing red* Barney charged at the opposing players.
A. NO CHANGE
B. bull, seeing red
C. bull seeing red,
D. bull, seeing red, - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
The Byzantines dominated the Mediterranean world because they possessed the secret of Greek *Fire, an* ancient super weapon.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Fire was an
C. Fire, it was an
D. Fire, and an - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
It was clear to everyone at the *party: that she* was not interested in him at all.
A. NO CHANGE
B. party; that she
C. party that, she
D. party that she - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
The enormous barking *dog in my cousin's backyard terrified me, and I* ran.
A. NO CHANGE
B. dog in my cousin's backyard terrified me and, I
C. dog in my cousin's backyard, terrified me and I
D. dog, in my cousin's backyard terrified me and I - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
*On the morning, of December 24, 1814 that* the Treaty of Ghent was signed.
A. NO CHANGE
B. On the morning of, December 24, 1814,
C. On the morning of December 24, 1814 that
D. On the morning of December 24, 1814, - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
David Bowie was *born, on January 8, 1947,* twelve years to the day after Elvis Presley.
A. NO CHANGE
B. born on January 8, 1947,
C. born on, January 8 1947,
D. born on, January 8, 1947 - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
*I wonder whether the weather will improve?*
A. NO CHANGE
B. I wonder whether the weather will improve.
C. I wonder, whether the weather will improve?
D. I wonder, whether the weather will improve. - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Because my friends are all *married, I* often go out by myself.
A. NO CHANGE
B. married I
C. married, so I
D. married, is the reason I - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
Joyee used to be an opera *singer, sometimes, he* can be persuaded to sing at parties.
A. NO CHANGE
B. singer, sometimes, he
C. singer; sometimes, he
D. singer, sometimes; he - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
While in New York, be sure to visit *the zoo at least, two museums and Central* Park.
A. NO CHANGE
B. the zoo, at least two museums, and Central
C. the zoo at least, two museums and, Central
D. the zoo, at least two museums and, Central - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Patsy arrives in *town next month then: it* will be time to party!
A. NO CHANGE
B. town next month and, then it
C. town next month, then it
D. town next month - then it - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
I*n Zurich, Switzerland in 1941,* James Joyce died of a perforated Ulcer.
A. NO CHANGE
B. In Zurich, Switzerland, in 1941
C. In Zurich Switzerland, in 1941,
D. In Zurich, Switzerland, in 1941, - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
Most of the people Marci knew from *work, however,* came to her birthday party.
A. NO CHANGE
B. work, however
C. work however,
D. work. However, - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
It's really too *bad, that* company discontinued my favorite brand of shampoo.
A. NO CHANGE
B. bad, which
C. bad which
D. bad: that - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
We cleaned out the *dusty, rickety, straw-filled barn, in* order to hold a dance.
A. NO CHANGE
B. dusty rickety straw-filled barn, in
C. dusty, rickety, straw-filled barn in
D. dusty, rickety, straw-filled, barn in - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Course evaluation forms are very *important, for you to advance the* students have to like you.
A. NO CHANGE
B. important, for you to advance, the
C. important; for you to advance, the
D. important, for you to advance; the - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
I e-mailed Kim for *advice, then by* the time she wrote back to me, I already felt better.
A. NO CHANGE
B. advice, but then by
C. advice, by
D. advice by - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
We will do many things this *summer, relax on the beach, walk in the fields, and run up the hills.*
A. NO CHANGE
B. summer; relax on the beach, walk in the fields, and run up the hills.
C. summer: relax on the beach, walk in the fields, and run up the hills.
D. summer. Relax on the beach, walk in the fields, and run up the hills. - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Elsa *said: that* she is thinking about moving to Colorado.
A. NO CHANGE
B. said that:
C. said, that
D. said that - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct because the sentence is one uninterrupted independent clause.
Although we never made it to the *party we* had a great 4th of July anyway.
A. NO CHANGE
B. party, we
C. party; we
D. party: we - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Once upon a *time, i cared, about what* was on the radio.
A. NO CHANGE
B. time, i cared about what
C. time I cared, about what
D. time, I cared about, what - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
I'm *busy tonight, we'll hang* out next week.
A. NO CHANGE
B. busy, tonight we'll hang
C. busy tonight; we'll hang
D. busy; tonight we'll hang - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
I never dreamed it would turn *out: like this, all my plans* have come to nothing.
A. NO CHANGE
B. out like this, all my plans
C. out like this; all my plans
D. out-like this-all my plans - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
I was optimistic about *things in July but in August,* the hammer fell.
A. NO CHANGE
B. things in July, in August
C. things in July, but in August;
D. things in July; in August - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct because the two independent clauses are correctly separated with a semicolon. "In August" is a prepositional phrase, so it should be followed by a comma.
The *pert pretty,* girls asked me for directions.
A. NO CHANGE
B. pert, pretty
C. pert, pretty,
D. pert pretty - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Near the town of *Waterloo Belgium English Prussian* and French armies prepared for the final battle.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Waterloo Belgium, English, Prussian
C. Waterloo, Belgium English, Prussian
D. Waterloo, Belgium, English, Prussian, - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
It was a crisp November *night yet* no wind blew.
A. NO CHANGE
B. night yet;
C. night, yet
D. night; yet - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
*Regardless, of whether my team does well* I am proud of it.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Regardless of whether my team, does well
C. Regardless of whether my team does, well
D. Regardless of whether my team does well, - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
I *feel that, and - don't argue with me, Bryant - jazz drummers are better than rock drummers.
A. NO CHANGE
B. feel-that, and don't argue with me, Bryant
C. feel that - and don't argue with me, Bryant
D. feel that, and don't argue with me - Bryant - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Some of the *giraffes though I can't imagine why* began to dance.
A. NO CHANGE
B. giraffes, though, I can't imagine why
C. giraffes, though I can't imagine why,
D. giraffes though, I can't imagine, why - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
What I don't *understand, though, is why the* robot was evil in the first place.
A. NO CHANGE
B. understand, though the
C. understand, although, is why the
D. understand, although the - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
*Andrew, the best player our school has ever seen,* eventually turned pro.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Andrew was the best player our school has ever seen,
C. Andrew, the best player our school has ever seen, and
D. Andrew was the best player our school has ever seen, who - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
The guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, is widely considered the greatest of all time.
A. NO CHANGE
B. guitarist, Jimi Hendrix is
C. guitarist Jimi Hendrix, is
D. guitarist Jimi Hendrix is - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
I am *certain my uncle an esteemed college professor is in high demand as a* seminar lecturer.
A. NO CHANGE
B. certain, my uncle an esteemed college professor, is in high demand as a
C. certain my uncle, an esteemed college professor, is in high demand as a
D. certain, my uncle an esteemed college professor, is in high demand as a, - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Pam couldn't *decided after filling out her online profile, which picture* she wanted to use.
A. NO CHANGE
B. decided after filling out, her online profile which, picture
C. decide, after filling out her online profile, which picture
D. decided after filling out, her online profile which, picture - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
The *poet Lord Bryon became, in 1813,* the first writer in English to use the word vampire.
A. NO CHANGE
B. poet, Lord Bryon became in 1813,
C. poet Lord Bryon, became in 1813
D. poet, Lord Bryon, became in 1813 - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
The famous, groundbreaking, and *controversial comedian Lenny Bruce* was convicted of obscenity in 1964.
A. NO CHANGE
B. controversial comedian, Lenny Bruce
C. controversial comedian Lenny Bruce,
D. controversial comedian, Lenny Bruce, - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
*Carol I know, you're tired, but there must be* more restaurants that way.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Carol, I know you're tired, but there must be
C. Carol I know you're tired but there must be,
D. Carol, I know you're tired but there must, be - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Jim's three best *friends: Tom,* Scott, and Chris - all came to visit him after he moved to Napa.
A. NO CHANGE
B. friends, Tom
C. friends - Tom
D. friends are Tom - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Inner *peace you see, Shannon, belongs to he* who lets go of desire.
A. NO CHANGE
B. peace you see, Shannon, belongs to he,
C. peace, you see, Shannon, belongs to he
D. peace, you see Shannon, belongs to he, - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Albert brought a bunch of fireworks, but there was one *thing he forgot, a* lighter.
A. NO CHANGE
B. thing, he forgot a
C. thing: he forgot, a
D. thing he forgot - a - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
Cameron asked Bill *if he'd be coming to the beach?*
A. NO CHANGE
B. whether he'd be coming to the beach?
C. about whether he'd be coming to the beach?
D. whether he'd be coming to the beach. - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
How can you not love *Chicago, the* greatest city in the world?
A. NO CHANGE
B. Chicago, it's the
C. Chicago, being the
D. Chicago, because it's the - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
I brought *both DVD, and Blue-Ray discs, game consoles of the Xbox, and PS3 varieties, and* an iPod.
A. NO CHANGE
B. both DVD and Blue-Ray discs, game consoles of the Xbox and PS3 varieties, and
C. both, DVD and Blue-Ray discs, game consoles of the Xbox and PS3 varieties and
D. both DVD and Blue-Ray, discs game consoles of the Xbox, and PS3 varieties and - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Nobody ever asks *questions but the ones* who already know the answers.
A. NO CHANGE
B. questions, but the ones
C. questions but the ones,
D. questions; the ones - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
*Every time, I fly the hassles I run into* are the same.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Every time I fly, the hassles I run into
C. Every time I fly the hassles, I run into
D. Every time I fly, the hassles I run into - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
I can *summon monsters from the deep and eerie beasts from* the dankest primeval woodlands.
A. NO CHANGE
B. summon monsters from the deep, and eerie beasts from
C. summon monsters from the deep - and eerie beasts - from
D. summon, monsters from the deep, and eerie beasts, from - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
*It's official, from now on* no one under twelve is allowed on the trampoline.
A. NO CHANGE
B. It's official from now on,
C. It's official, from now on,
D. It's official: from now on, - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
The *seven sticky loud young* children ruined everything.
A. NO CHANGE
B. seven sticky, loud young
C. seven sticky loud, young
D. seven, sticky, loud, young - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
We ended up *deciding, it* was a good idea for to cancel the cookout.
A. NO CHANGE
B. deciding, so it
C. deciding; it
D. deciding it - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
The Chrysler *building, it* was the world's tallest building for eleven months.
A. NO CHANGE
B. building
C. building: it
D. building-it - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
I hope you know that both your extremely tall cousin *Marcy and I* hope you have a fun vacation.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Marcy, and I
C. Marcy; I
D. Marcy - and I - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
Lena will be *bringing her dog, and her best friend, and closest confidant* Patty.
A. NO CHANGE
B. bringing, her dog and her best friend, and closest confidant
C. bringing, her dog, and her best friend and closest confidant
D. bringing her dog and her best friend and closest confidant - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
The third movie in the *series, made the most money, even though* the critics hated.
A. NO CHANGE
B. series made the most money even though
C. series made the most money, even though,
D. series, made the most money even though, - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Evening classes can be so *depressing; in the winter,* when it gets dark early.
A. NO CHANGE
B. depressing, in the winter,
C. depressing in the winter,
D. depressing in the winter; - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
*The two greatest days in my life were: the* day I graduated from college and the day I met you.
A. NO CHANGE
B. The two greatest days in my life: were the
C. The two greatest days in my life: the
D. Were the two greatest days in my life: the - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
As lifelong fans of the Chicago *Cubs, Kathy and Marlene,* knew how to deal with disappointment.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Cubs, Kathy and Marlene
C. Cubs, Kathy, and Marlene
D. Cubs Kathy and Marlene - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Wherever the rain *falls hardest the flowers* will grow most beautifully.
A. NO CHANGE
B. falls, hardest the flowers
C. falls hardest, the flowers
D. falls hardest the, flowers - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Let us enjoy *ourselves, to the fullest for never, shall we pass* this way again.
A. NO CHANGE
B. ourselves to the fullest, for never shall we pass
C. ourselves to the fullest for never, shall we pass
D. ourselves, to the fullest for never shall we pass - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Rome having been *spotted, and the general ordered the trumpets sounded*.
A. NO CHANGE
B. spotted, the general ordered the trumpets sounded
C. spotted, the general ordered, the trumpets sounded
D. spotted; the general ordered, and the trumpets sounded - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Rob threw an ice cream *sandwich against my wall* the nerve.
A. NO CHANGE
B. sandwich, against my wall
C. sandwich against my wall,
D. sandwich, against my wall, - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Never *fear, the thunder* cannot hurt you.
A. NO CHANGE
B. fear the thunder
C. fear the thunder, it
D. fear: the thunder - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
You lied to *me, Austin I* can't trust you anymore.
A. NO CHANGE
B. me; Austin I
C. me Austin; I
D. me; Austin, I - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
The red panda is not only *furry, and adorable,* but also endangered.
A. NO CHANGE
B. furry, and adorable
C. furry and adorable,
D. furry and adorable - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
Joan *wondered, if she could walk for an hour?*
A. NO CHANGE
B. wondered if she could walk for an hour.
C. wondered, if she could walk for an hour.
D. wondered if she could walk for an hour? - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
He is not that great of a bass player, and he's not popular with the girls. *Meanwhile,* Ed is the only one who knows how the mixing board works, so maybe we should keep him in the band after all.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Although
C. Therefore
D. On the other hand, - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
The influence of the Beatles not only on the musical world, but on global culture as a whole, is incalculable. *Namely,* they deserve to be at the top of any list of the greatest artists is pop music history.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Therefore,
C. Likewise,
D. For example, - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
I won't know anyone at the party if Jack and Beth aren't going. *On the contrary,* I will try my best to have a good time.
A. NO CHANGE
B. Secondly,
C. Accordingly,
D. Nevertheless, - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
We slowly maneuvered the *weighty, heavy couch up the long, climbable* staircase.
A. NO CHANGE
B. heave couch up the climbable
C. weighty couch up the
D. heavy couch up the long - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct
Everybody, get *in* the boat!
Which of the following alternatives to the bolded portion would NOT be acceptable?
A. on
B. at
C. into
D. aboard - CORRECT ANSWER 'B; is correct
*Whichever* dog you choose, make sure it is housebroken.
Which of the following alternatives to the bolded portion would not be acceptable?
A. However
B. Whatever
C. No matter which
D. Even if it is a rambunctious - CORRECT ANSWER 'A' is correct
I'm still making up my mind about this whole tattoo thing. *In fact,* I know I want one, but I'm not sure what I want it to be.
A. NO CHANGE
B. That is,
C. Besides,
D. Thus, - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Of all the animals at the zoo, the polar bear cub was *my favorite.*
Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would be LEAST acceptable
A. my very favorite.
B. my totally favorite.
C. my absolute favorite.
D. the one i loved best. - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
I grabbed the dictionary *off* the shelf to settle the argument once and for all.
Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would be LEAST acceptable?
A. from
B. down
C. down from
D. down off of - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
*The most beautiful flowers I'd ever seen* greeted my eye as I entered.
Which of the following phrases best illustrates the variety of flowers found in the garden?
A. NO CHANGE
B. More types of flowers than I could name
C. crocuses, zinnias, lilacs, and forget-me-knots
D. My very favorite flowers, orchids, - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
[1] They didn't realize I was the teacher until I wrote my name on the board. [2] I walked away from the first day of teaching college with a big smile on my face. [3] I was young, so the kids though I was another student at first. [4] Once we all got over the shock, the discussion went over wonderfully. [5] I was almost shaking when I walked in the door.
What is the most logical order for the sentences in this paragraph?
A. The order they are in now
B. 1,3,5,2,4
C. 5,3,1,4,2
D. 2,5,1,3,4 - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
Deep down, we knew it was a matter of time before all the koalas in the laboratory developed superintelligence and started *only* beating us at crossword puzzles.
The most logical placement for the underlined portion would be...
A. where it is now.
B. after the word *we*
C. after the word *was*
D. after the word *developed* - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
*In my opinion, there is only one logical plan for what to build in the park*. While it would please some people, it would upset others. There are many young children living in the houses that surround the park, so why don't we build a playground in it instead? Everyone can enjoy that.
Which of the following choices would best introduce the paragraph?
A. NO CHANGE
B. Several ideas about what to build in the park have been proposed.
C. There are many reasons why a playground is the best idea.
D. I really don't think a statue of Reagan in the park is the best idea. - CORRECT ANSWER 'D' is correct because the pronoun "it" suggest a previous plan has been put into place
Though it is imagined to be *often* characterized by shyness or passivity, the poetry of Emily Dickinson is thought by many critics to contain underlying themes of aggression or even sadism.
The most logical placement for the bolded portion would be...
A. where it is now.
B. before the word *imagined*.
C. after the word *thought*.
D. after the word *contain*. - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
Although I spent most of the day just sitting on the sand and watching, Maggie prevailed upon me to take her board out just once. I had never tried before, but I was able to catch a wave and stand up for several seconds before wiping out. It's not the sport for me, but I understand what my friends see in it now. *It's too bad we're all going off to separate colleges in the fall*.
Which of the following phrases would conclude the paragraph in a fashion that emphasizes the writer's sense of accomplishment?
A. NO CHANGE
B. My first and last day of surfing was a success.
C. I hope no guys saw me fall.
D. The important thing is that I ride shotgun on the drive home. - CORRECT ANSWER 'B' is correct
The haunted house was unexpectedly terrifying: *I couldn't wait to get out of there.*
Which of the following phrases provides the most sensory detail?
A. NO CHANGE
B. I just knew something was about to jump out at me from every corner.
C. Even the chilly, musty air felt monstrous.
D. I swore I would never forgive my friends for making me go inside. - CORRECT ANSWER 'C' is correct
There are six categories of ACT math questions - CORRECT ANSWER pre-algebra= 14 question
elementary algebra= 10 questions
intermediate algebra= 9 questions
coordinate geometry= 9 questions
plane geometry= 14 questions
trigonometry= 4 questions
On long word problems, be sure to read the *stem* first - CORRECT ANSWER The stem is usually the very last sentence of a long word problem
Use the process of elimination - CORRECT ANSWER
Pace yourself in order to finish the math portion successfully. - CORRECT ANSWER you have 60 minuets to answer 60 questions
use your calculator as needed - CORRECT ANSWER
Never leave any blank answers on the ACT - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Answer every question on the math section.
2. There is no penalty for guessing or for wrong answers.
3. Never leave any answer blank on your scantron sheet.
Use the diagrams whenever possible. - CORRECT ANSWER If one is not provided, draw your own
Use the plug and chug and plug in C strategies whenever possible. - CORRECT ANSWER plug and chug: plug the answer choices back into the problem to find the correct answer, or at least eliminate the incorrect ones.
Plug in C: plug in answer choice 'C' first. All ACT math answers are listed in numerical order, either smallest to largest or vice versa.
If the answer choices contain variables, be sure to assign (plug in) numbers in order to evaluate the problem better. - CORRECT ANSWER 1. use easy numbers like 2 or 3 when plugging in answers
2. Do *not* use 1 or 0 as they often lead to more trouble than they are worth
The formula for the area of a trapezoid is
area=h(b1+b2)/2
Find the area of this trapezoid
b1= 7cm
b2= 11cm
h= 6cm - CORRECT ANSWER 54 sq. cm
Take special notice of charts or graphs that apply to more than one question.
Example: the following graph applies to questions 42-45. - CORRECT ANSWER
Do not spend too much time on any one problem. - CORRECT ANSWER About 1 minuet per question
ACT math questions become progressively more difficult. - CORRECT ANSWER This is helpful, because if one of the first few questions is extremely difficult, you are over thinking it.
Students can earn a good math score regardless of their current math course. - CORRECT ANSWER
To solve percent problems use - CORRECT ANSWER is/of = percent/100
60% of 30 is what number - CORRECT ANSWER 18
Remember and apply the order of operations to get more questions correct. - CORRECT ANSWER PEMDAS
Parenthesis
Exponents
Multiplication
Division
Addition
Subtraction
Greatest common factor - CORRECT ANSWER the greatest number that divides into both numbers
least common multiple - CORRECT ANSWER the smallest number that both numbers divide into equally
for the trig equations
y=Asin(Bx)
y=Acos(Bx)
Amplitude is |A|
period = 2(pie)/|B| radians or (360/|B|)
Amplitude of y=3sin(2x) - CORRECT ANSWER |-3|=3
period = 2(pie)/|2| = pie radians
Distance Formula for travel - CORRECT ANSWER distance = (rate)(time)
If Michelle drives her car at 50 MPH, how long will she take to travel 300 miles? - CORRECT ANSWER t= 6 hours
Formula of a Parallelogram - CORRECT ANSWER area = (base)(height)
Formula of a triangle - CORRECT ANSWER area = 1/2 (base)(height)
Find the area of the following parallelogram
b=12
h=9 - CORRECT ANSWER 108 cm. sq.
Find the area of the following triangle
b=13
h=8 - CORRECT ANSWER 52 cm. sq.
arithemtic sequence - CORRECT ANSWER number patterns with a common difference
Find the missing numbers in the following arithmetic sequence
6, 10, ___, ____, 22, 26 - CORRECT ANSWER 14, 18
geometric sequence - CORRECT ANSWER are a number pattern with a common ratio
Find the missing numbers in the following geometric sequence
1, 2, ___, ___, 16, 32 - CORRECT ANSWER 4, 8
Know how to find mean, median, mode, and range - CORRECT ANSWER mean: average of all numbers
median: middle number when arranged in order
mode: most occurring number
range: largest number minus the smalles number
Know how to find a missing angle in a triangle, when the two other angles are known
A1= 80
A2= 40 - CORRECT ANSWER A3= 60
Pythagorean theorem - CORRECT ANSWER a²+b²=c²
vertical angles - CORRECT ANSWER opposite angles hat are formed when 2 lines intersect
Circumference of a circle - CORRECT ANSWER C=2πr
Area of a circle - CORRECT ANSWER A=πr²
Equation of a circle - CORRECT ANSWER (x-h)²+(y-k)²=r²
SOH CAH TOA - CORRECT ANSWER can be used to find a missing side in a right triangle if one angle and one side are known
proportions are equal fractions - CORRECT ANSWER ?/10 = 1/2
?=5
probability - CORRECT ANSWER number of success/ number of possible outcomes
simplify (x+a)^2 - CORRECT ANSWER a^2 + 2ax + a^2
parallel slope - CORRECT ANSWER same slope
perpendicular slope - CORRECT ANSWER opposite reciprocal
slope formula - CORRECT ANSWER y2-y1/x2-x1
find the slope between (-3,5) & (1,9) - CORRECT ANSWER 1
Distance Formula - CORRECT ANSWER d = √[( x₂ - x₁)² + (y₂ - y₁)²]
find the distance between (1,5) & (1,4) - CORRECT ANSWER 5
midpoint formula - CORRECT ANSWER (x₁+x₂)/2, (y₁+y₂)/2
find the midpoint between (-3,7) & (5,-11) - CORRECT ANSWER (1,-2)
50% of 30 is what of what number
A. 1
B. 10
C. 15
D. 50
E. 100 - CORRECT ANSWER E
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