Math
What is the value of 3x+4=163x + 4 = 163x+4=16?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
B) 4
According to the passage, what is one of the primary consequences of urbanization for birds?
A) Birds are thriving in urban environments.
B) Birds are struggling to adapt to new habitats.
C) Birds are migrating to cities in larger numbers.
D) Birds are becoming more aggressive in urban areas.
B) Birds are struggling to adapt to new habitats.
What is the best strategy for answering multiple-choice questions on the ACT if you are totally unsure of the answer?
A) Leave the question blank.
B) Guess, because there is no penalty for wrong answers.
C) Choose the longest answer.
D) Skip the question and come back later.
D) Skip the question and come back later.
OR
B) Guess, because there is no penalty for wrong answers.
In Sentence 1, what is the best way to combine the two ideas for clarity?
A) The art of storytelling, and being one of the oldest traditions in human history.
B) The art of storytelling being one of the oldest traditions in history, it is essential.
C) The art of storytelling, one of the oldest traditions in human history.
D) The art of storytelling is one of the oldest traditions in human history.
D) The art of storytelling is one of the oldest traditions in human history.
Which fruit was sold the most during the week?
A) Apples
B) Bananas
C) Oranges
D) All sold equally
A) Apples
If the perimeter of a square is 24 units, what is the area of the square?
A) 36
B) 48
C) 64
D) 72
A) 36
What is the main reason that specialized bird species are in decline, according to the passage?
A) Increased levels of air pollution in urban areas
B) The loss of specific ecosystems they depend on
C) Competition with generalist species like pigeons and crows
D) Migration routes being blocked by buildings
B) The loss of specific ecosystems they depend on
During the ACT Reading section, what is the most effective strategy for managing time?
A) Read the passage quickly without taking notes and answer questions from memory.
B) Spend an equal amount of time on each question, regardless of difficulty.
C) Skim the passage first to understand the main idea, then go back to answer questions.
D) Spend the majority of your time on the first passage and rush through the rest.
C) Skim the passage first to understand the main idea, then go back to answer questions.
In Sentence 5, the phrase "with the advent of written language" is meant to:
A) Emphasize the sudden disappearance of oral storytelling.
B) Introduce the idea of storytelling being recorded in new ways.
C) Suggest that storytelling became less popular over time.
D) Explain the difficulty of learning written language.
B) Introduce the idea of storytelling being recorded in new ways.
At what time did the temperature first reach above 70°F?
A) 8 AM
B) 10 AM
C) 12 PM
D) 2 PM
B) 10 AM
The length of a rectangle is 4 units more than its width. If the area of the rectangle is 96 square units, what is the width of the rectangle?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
C) 10
What does the author suggest about generalist bird species like pigeons and sparrows?
A) They are thriving in urban areas but at the expense of specialized species.
B) They are in decline because they cannot adapt to urban life.
C) They are migrating in larger numbers to rural areas.
D) They are causing pollution and environmental damage in cities.
A) They are thriving in urban areas but at the expense of specialized species.
What is the meaning of the phrase "Slash and Trash"?
A) If considering an answer becomes to difficult, slash your neighbor and throw them in the trash.
B) Read through the answer choices and get rid of options that are obviously incorrect.
C) Mark ABACADABA on your answer sheet and throw it in the trash while saying "YEET".
D) Give up and throw in the towel, because it's too hard and you just want to assemble tooth paste caps in a factory line for the rest of your life like Charlie's father in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".
B) Read through the answer choices and get rid of options that are obviously incorrect.
OR
D) Give up and throw in the towel, because it's too hard and you just want to assemble tooth paste caps in a factory line for the rest of your life like Charlie's father in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".
In Sentence 6, the word "expanded" could be replaced with:
A) Restricted
B) Enhanced
C) Enlarged
D) Influenced
B) Enhanced
If the city aims to reduce coal usage by half while maintaining the overall energy distribution, what percentage of the total energy supply will coal represent after the reduction?
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
A) 10%
The function f(x)=2x2−3x+5f(x) = 2x^2 - 3x + 5f(x)=2x2−3x+5 is defined for all real numbers. What is the value of f(−2)f(-2)f(−2)?
A) -7
B) -1
C) 1
D) 9
B) -1
The author mentions "green corridors" and "bird-friendly buildings" as examples of:
A) Ways to stop urbanization.
B) Solutions to mitigate the negative effects of urbanization on birds.
C) Policies that have successfully increased bird populations.
D) Strategies that focus on helping generalist species thrive.
B) Solutions to mitigate the negative effects of urbanization on birds.
Which of the following is the most effective way to improve your score on the ACT Science section?
A) Focus entirely on memorizing scientific facts before the test.
B) Practice interpreting charts, graphs, and data quickly and efficiently.
C) Skip the passage reading and guess on all questions.
D) Focus on answering the questions with the longest explanations.
B) Practice interpreting charts, graphs, and data quickly and efficiently.
Which of the following changes should be made to Sentence 7?
A) Change "remains" to "remained."
B) Insert a comma after "same."
C) Change "resonate" to "resonates."
D) No changes are needed.
D) No changes are needed.
Based on the trend line, what can be inferred about the relationship between study hours and test scores?
A) More study hours lead to lower test scores.
B) There is no significant relationship.
C) More study hours lead to higher test scores.
D) Test scores are unrelated to study habits.
C) More study hours lead to higher test scores.
A circle with center OOO has a radius of 10 units. A chord of the circle is 12 units long. What is the distance from the center OOO to the chord?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 8
C) 6
The passage’s final question, “Can cities coexist with wildlife, or will urbanization inevitably lead to the decline of the natural world?” serves primarily to:
A) Offer a hopeful solution to the problem of urbanization.
B) Challenge readers to consider the role of technology in solving environmental problems.
C) Introduce a central theme of the passage for the first time.
D) Encourage readers to think about the long-term impacts of urbanization.
D) Encourage readers to think about the long-term impacts of urbanization.
When preparing for the ACT, why is it important to take timed practice tests?
A) They provide a score, but don't improve your actual test-taking skills.
B) They help you build endurance and manage your time effectively during the real test.
C) They are required by the ACT organization before taking the official test.
D) They allow you to memorize the answers for the actual ACT test.
B) They help you build endurance and manage your time effectively during the real test.
In the context of the passage, which choice provides the best transition between Sentence 6 and Sentence 7?
A) While the methods have changed, the purpose of storytelling has remained consistent.
B) These advancements have significantly altered the way stories are told.
C) Television and radio are now dominant forms of storytelling.
D) Oral storytelling is rarely used in modern society.
A) While the methods have changed, the purpose of storytelling has remained consistent.
If Product A maintained its sales from Year 1 in Year 3, what is the maximum number of units that could have been sold for Product D in Year 3, assuming the increases were proportional among Products B and C?
A) 75 units
B) 100 units
C) 125 units
D) 150 units
C) 125 units