ACT Test 1|28 Questions with Verified Answers
2.) Where should the comma go in Paragraph 2, Sentence 1?
F.) NO CHANGE
G.) about, imaginary
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H.) about, imaginary creatures, but
J.) about imaginary creatures, but, - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "A", no change because there isn't a need for a comma.
9.) "Last year, one participant found over 3,000 morels becoming my hero."
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) morels. He's my
C.) morels, what a
D.) morels, my - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "B" because there is a modification error.
13.) " a morel blends perfectly into its natural surroundings."
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) it's
C.) their
D.) there - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "A", no change because the right pronoun is used.
14.) " However, you can look right at one and not see it."
F.) NO CHANGE
G.) You
H.) On the other hand, you
J.) Back and forth, you - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "G" because there is no need for the transition "however".
17.) " The orange and black monarch butterfly, which is the most easiest recognized and striking butterfly species in North America."
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) most easy
C.) easiest
D.) most easily - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "D" because you are comparing two things.
18.) " In the fall, as daylight and temperatures decrease, migrating monarchs begin their long journey south, an extended flight."
F.) NO CHANGE
G.) south, which is far-reaching.
H.) south.
J.) south, which encompasses many miles. - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "H" because it is redundant.
27.) " When monarchs that don't migrate to Mexico live only four to six weeks; the migrating generations live at least eight months.
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) If
C.) While
D.) So that - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "C" because you're comparing things.
28.) " When monarchs that don't migrate to Mexico live only four to six weeks; the migrating generations live at least eight months."
F.) NO CHANGE
G.) weeks and
H.) weeks, and while
J.) weeks, - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "J" because it is a comma/ semi colon error.
29.) " Their offspring hatch, feed on the milkweed, and the migration is eventually continued."
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) continuing the migration is eventual.
C.) eventually continue the migration.
D.) continuing eventually the migration. - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "C" because of parallel structure.
31.) "Historians speculate that one of the world's oldest toys is the yo-yo, though they know for sure that the oldest toy is the doll."
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) yo-yo, but it is hard to know for sure, considering the yo-yo's history.
C.) yo-yo, though no one is certain why some ancient yo-yos were made out of terra cotta, a fragile clay.
D.) yo-yo - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "D" because of concise writing and strategy.
33.) " Drawings of objects adorn ancient Greek vases and the walls of Egyptian temples, if written mention of yo-yos goes back to the fifth century B.C."
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) and
C.) since
D.) because - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "B" because of sentence structure.
36.)Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?
F.) States. Flores
G.) States, and he
h.) States; he
J.) States he - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "J" because of sentence structure and it is a run on sentence.
37.) " Yo-yo technology really progressed substantially by making a leap forward in the 1970s when designers added weighted rims so the toy would spin for a longer time."
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) advanced as a result of progressively
C.)jumped ahead and made
D.) made - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "D" because it is redundant.
39.) " Noticing the large crowd who watched, Duncan quickly realized the yo-yo's potential."
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) whom
C.) whose
D.) who's - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "A" because of pronouns and diction.
40.) Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?
F.) 1932, after his decision
G.) 1932. He had decided
H.) 1932, upon deciding
J.) 1932. Deciding - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "J" because of the sentence structure.
41.) " He also sent Duncan Yo-Yo Professionals around the country, demonstrating tricks and sponsoring contests."
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) in order to demonstrate
C.) who demonstrated
D.) yet demonstrating - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "A", no change because of strategy and concise writing.
42.) If the writer were to delete the preceding sentence, the essay would primarily lose information that:
F.) proves Duncan was uncertain that what would be the best way to promote the yo-yo.
G.) reveals how quickly demonstrations by Duncan Yo-Yo Professionals gained popularity.
H.) illustrates one creative strategy that Duncan used to promote the yo-yo.
J.) suggests how Duncan Yo-Yo Professionals were chosen for the job. - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "H" because of strategy.
44.) " Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery demonstrated that while a yo-yo would spin in a near-zero gravity environment, it refused to sleep."
F.) NO CHANGE
G.) shuttle, Discovery;
H.) shuttle Discovery,
J.) shuttle, Discovery - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "F" because of commas and essential information.
45.) For the sake of the logic and coherence of this essay, Paragraph 3 should be placed:
A.) where it is now
B.) before paragraph 1.
C.) before paragraph 2.
D.) before paragraph 5. - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "D" due to organization.
50.) At this point, the writer is considering adding the following true statement:
At its widest, the English Channel spans a distance of 50 miles.
F.) Yes, because it reinforces the point that Cox swam a great distance across the English Channel.
G.) Yes, because it provides a logical transition to the rest of the paragraph.
H.) No, because the English Channel is only one place that Cox had swum before going to Antarctica.
J.) No, because it is irrelevant to the focus of the essay at this point. - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "J" because of strategy.
52.) " Antarctic seals rely on body fat for warmth, so Cox gained twelve pounds, it was weight that she hoped would keep her warm in the icy water."
F.) NO CHANGE
G.) she put on weight
H.) she gained it so
J.) weight - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "J" because of strategy.
53.) Which of the following sequences of sentences makes this paragraph most logical?
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) 1,4,2,3
C.) 3,1,4,2
D.) 4,3,2,1 - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "A" because of organization.
56.) " Her initial fatigue and exhaustion turned unto exhilaration as she moved through water that was clearer and blue as any she'd swum in before."
F.) NO CHANGE
G.) exhaustion
H.) exhaustion that left her feeling fatigued
J.) exhausting fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "G" because it is redundant.
59.) " A mile was good enough as Cox closed in on the shore-and her goal- penguins splashed in the water with the great athlete."
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) enough. As
C.) enough, as
D.) enough, - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "B" because of sentence structure and it is a run on sentence.
63.) Given that all the choices are true, which one provides the most effective and most specific support for the statement made in the preceding sentence?
A.) NO CHANGE
B.) the Memphis music scene, baseball's Negro Leagues, and the civil rights movement.
C.)his world, which have become memorable because of their significance.
D.)his place that he thought would be important or newsworthy. - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "B" because of strategy.
64.) Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would be LEAST acceptable?
F.) Whereas
G.) Since
H.) As if
J. )After - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "H" because of transitions.
68.) " Thus, he is well known and well liked, Withers often traveled with and photographed such historic figures as Martin Luther King Jr., Medgar Evers, and James Meredith."
F.) NO CHANGE
G.) In fact, he is well
H.) He is well
J.) Well - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "J" because of parallel structure.
69.) " Thus, he is well known and well liked, Withers often traveled with and photographed such historic figures as Martin Luther King Jr., Medgar Evers, and James Meredith."
Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?
A.) such historical figures as
B.) historical figures such as
C.) such historic figures
D.) historic figures like - CORRECT ANSWER The answer is "C" because of strategy. [Show Less]