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I’ve never been the world’s most adventurous eater. For most of my childhood, I ate plain noodles with butter or grilled cheese while the rest of my family dined on chicken cacciatore or grilled salmon occasionally, my parents persuaded me to try a few bites of a new dish, but I could never bring myself to finish an entire plate of asparagus or steamed mussels.
A. NO CHANGE
B. salmon. Occasionally,
C. salmon, occasionally
D. salmon, occasionally that
B
Salmon. Occasionally,
Along the coast of Florida, where I live with my family, major storms are a common occurrence. Every year between June and October, me and them gather around the television, watching anxiously as the forecaster announces whether each new storm will hit our town—and how severe their impact will be.
A) NO CHANGE
B) I and them
C) Me and We
D) We
D) We
Builders are hoping such longevity is a trend, but new homes that use straw do have some updates. In the modern structures, however, the straw is pressed into panels and framed with timber for reinforcement. The panels are then covered in brick so that no straw remains exposed to the elements.
A) NO CHANGE
B) Moreover,
C) For Example,
D) On the other hand,
C) For Example
Some people call the durian “the king of fruit.” Others can’t stand to be within a mile of it. Grown throughout Southeast Asia, the durian resembles a cross between a porcupine and a pineapple, and it can weigh as much as seven pounds. Its most striking feature,
Which would not be an acceptable alternative to the underlined word?
A) Cultivated
B) Harvested
C) Elevated
D) Planted
C) Elevated
What Day is The ACT?
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 8th
...morning to practice. Furthermore, the water was choppy, and the wind was cold. Being out on the water was, however, exhilarating. Feeling the wind whip through my hair made me feel energized, and excited. By the time practice ended, I didn’t want to leave.
A) NO CHANGE
B) energized, and, excited
C) energized and, excited
D) energized and excited
D) energized and excited
In 2003, the Concorde was retired from flight. Now, however, a plane that is capable to fly halfway around the world in a mere four hours may soon exist.
A) NO CHANGE
B) in flying
C) for flying
D) of flying
D. OF flying
In the Middle Ages, fairs often attracted large crowds and led to rioting. ______ authorities were reluctant to grant permission for fairs to be held.
A) In fact,
B) Nevertheless,
C) Furthermore,
D) Therefore,
D) Therefore,
I don’t remember when or how it started, but somewhere along the way, I developed a fascination with paper: books, photos, and posters, not to mention stationery and greeting cards. I had always been an avid traveler and photographer, but now paper in the form of memorabilia and photographic prints started taking over my life. Brightly colored photographs covered my bedroom, my living room, and my office. Then, about ten years ago, I discovered the budding world of scrapbooking, which traces its roots to “commonplace” books in fifteenth century England. Suddenly, paper took on a whole new significance for me.
A. NO CHANGE
B. which is a popular pastime throughout the United States.
C. which sometimes makes use of magazine clippings.
D. DELETE the underlined portion.
D. Delete the Underlined Portion
How many questions are on the English section of the ACT?
75
Along with her husband, Martin Luther King, Coretta Scott King played an important role in the Civil Rights Movement. She was most active in the years after 1968, when she took on the leadership of the struggle for racial equality herself and became a leading figure in the women’s movement. Although Mrs. King would object to the term, “pacifism,” she was a longtime activist for world peace.
A. NO CHANGE
B. husband Martin Luther King
C. husband, Martin Luther King
D. husband Martin Luther King,
A
Along the coast of Florida, where I live with my family, major storms are a common occurrence. Every year between June and October, me and them gather around the television, watching anxiously as the forecaster announces whether each new storm will hit our town—and how severe their impact will be.
A) there
B) it's
D) its
D) its
For hundreds of years, dance and music had been considered inseparable: dancers were guided by music, performing their steps in time to its rhythm. Cunningham, however, believed that while dance and music could be performed at the same time and in the same space, they could also exist independently of one another. Nevertheless, his dancers’ onstage moves were not dictated by a fixed rhythm but occurred spontaneously and without any influence from the music—even as it played in the background.
A) NO Change
B) However, his dancers-
C) On the other hand, his dancers-
D) His dancers'
D) His dancers'
I don’t remember when or how it started, but somewhere along the way, I developed a fascination with paper: books, photos, and posters, not to mention stationery and greeting cards. I had always been an avid traveler and photographer, but now paper in the form of memorabilia and photographic prints started taking over my life. Brightly colored photographs covered my bedroom, my living room, and my office.
If the writer were to delete the underlined portion, the sentence would primarily lose:
A) A Description of how the writer used paper in their daily life
B) Information explaining why the writer became fascinated with paper.
C) Specific examples of the type of paper the author appreciated
D) An explanation for why the author preferred a kind of paper
C) Specific examples of the type of paper the author appreciated
How many minutes are there for the standard time of the ACT?
45 Minutes
When it came to food, a pirate’s life could be difficult, living at sea, far from major seaports, meant that hunger was a normal part of daily living.
A) NO CHANGE
B) difficult living at sea
C) difficult: living at sea
D) difficult; living, at sea
C) difficult: living at sea
For most people, however, the room is a deeply disconcerting place. Auditory cues are necessary to balance and walk. Without it, people have trouble orienting themselves and even standing. Despite that, laboratory researchers compete to see how long he or she can stay in the Chamber. The record? Forty-five minutes.
A) NO CHANGE
B) THIS
C) HIM
D) THEM
D) them
2. In 1959, Project Mercury became the first human spaceflight program led by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The project was aimed at putting an American into orbit before the Soviet Union could accomplish that goal. However, the program ran until 1963 and involved seven astronauts flying six solo trips.
A) NO Change
B) THerefore, the program
C) Meanwhile, the program
D) The program
The Program
John James Audubon, whose name is today synonymous with wildlife conservation, was a bold entrepreneur, a rugged outdoorsman, and a talented artist. In his own time, however, he was best known as an author and illustrator of wildlife: his masterpiece, Birds of America, was published in 1840. [1]
1. At this point in the essay, the writer is considering adding the following true sentence:
It consisted of seven volumes of 650 hand-colored prints and took more than ten years to complete.
Should the sentence be added?
A. Yes, because it provides specific details supporting the idea that Birds of America was a masterpiece.
B. Yes, because the writer states that Audubon was an outdoorsman as well as an author.
C. No, because the writer emphasizes Audubon's wide range of skills.
D. No, because Audubon is primarily known for his conservation efforts today.
A. Yes, because it provides specific details supporting the idea that Birds of America was a masterpiece.
What is something you should do be ready on the day of the ACT?
Several Options:
Get a full night's sleep
Eat breakfast
Arrive to school on time
Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was many things: in addition to being an architect who designed more than 1,000 buildings, he was also an interior designer and writer. His architectural philosophy held that buildings should be designed in harmony with people and their surrounding environment
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE THE LEAST ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE?
A) things -- in addition
B) things and in addition
C) things; in addition
D) things. In addition
B) and in addition
Spiders are predators. In the insect world, they’re fearsome animals—the tiny equivalent of wolves, lions, or sharks. Spiders use a wide range of strategies to capture prey, including trapping it in sticky webs, lassoing it with sticky bolas, and to mimic other insects in order to avoid detection. Trap door spiders dig holes, covering them up with doors made of spider silk and lying in wait for passing prey.
A) NO Change
B) they mimic
C) mimicking
D) Mimic
C) mimicking
Numerous adaptations make the polar bear uniquely suited to life in icy habitats. Fur covers even its feet, allowing for traction on ice. A thick layer of blubber beneath its fur provides insulation, which keeps it warm. Its long neck and narrow skull help it glide through the water, and its front feet are large, flat, and oarlike.
A) No Change
B) this keeps it warm
C) keeping it warm
D) Delete the underlined portion
D) Delete the underlined portion
I don’t remember when or how it started, but somewhere along the way, I developed a fascination with paper: books, photos, and posters, not to mention stationery and greeting cards. I had always been an avid traveler and photographer, but now paper in the form of memorabilia and photographic prints started taking over my life. Brightly colored photographs covered my bedroom, my living room, and my office. [2] Then, about ten years ago, I discovered the budding world of scrapbooking, which traces its roots to “commonplace” books in fifteenth century England. Suddenly, paper took on a whole new significance for me.
At this point in the essay, the writer is considering adding the following sentence:
At times, I even worried that my walls would collapse under their weight.
Should this sentence be added?
F. Yes, because it offers a humorous commentary that emphasizes the main idea of the paragraph.
G. Yes, because the writer was concerned about the effects of her interest on her family.
H. No, because it is irrelevant to the description of the writer’s house.
J. No, because it digresses from the idea that the writer enjoyed traveling.
F. Yes, because it offers a humorous commentary that emphasizes the main idea of the paragraph.
What is one test taking strategy you can use tomorrow?