Grammar & Usage
100
Choose the correct sentence.
A. The dogs runs quickly through the yard.
B. The dogs runs quick through the yard.
C. The dogs running quickly through the yard.
D. The dogs run quickly through the yard.
D. The dogs run quickly through the yard.
100
What is the main idea?
Many schools are adding more technology to classrooms. Computers and tablets allow students to access information quickly and collaborate with classmates.
A. Technology can help students learn more efficiently.
B. Students dislike using computers in school.
C. Schools should remove books from classrooms.
D. Tablets are difficult to use.
A. Technology can help students learn more efficiently.
500
The best ACT reading strategy is usually to:
A. read questions first, then skim the passage
B. wait 5 minutes, then re-read the passage before answering
C. answer randomly
D. read the passage carefully before answering
D. read the passage carefully before answering
100
The ACT reading test is _____ minutes long.
A. 40
B. 45
C. 50
D. 55
A. 40
100
Ms. Sprangers is ___ years old.
A. 21
B. 22
C. 23
D. 24
C. 23
100
Choose the correct punctuation.
We visited Chicago Illinois last summer.
A. Chicago Illinois
B. Chicago, Illinois
C. Chicago: Illinois
D. Chicago; Illinois
B. Chicago, Illinois
200
What can be inferred?
During the storm, the winds grew stronger and the sky became darker. People hurried indoors and closed their windows.
A. The storm was ending.C. People were preparing for bad weather.
300
Choose the correct punctuation.
I bought apples oranges and bananas.
A. apples, oranges, and, bananas
B. apples, oranges, and bananas,
C. apples, oranges and, bananas
D. apples, oranges, and bananas
D. apples, oranges, and bananas
200
The ACT English test is ____ minutes long.
A. 30
B. 35
C. 40
D. 45
B. 35
200
Ms. Sprangers went to _______ for highschool.
A. Kimberly
B. Hortonville
C. Little Chute
D. Kaukauna
D. Kaukauna
400
Choose the correct sentence.
A. The team played good during the game.
B.The team played best during the game yesterday.
C. The team played well during the game.
D. The team played more better than before.
C. The team played well during the game.
300
Why did the author most likely include the description of the sky becoming darker?
A. To show that day had arrived
B. To build tension before the storm
C. To explain how clouds form
D. To describe a sunset
B. To build tension before the storm
300
If a question asks for evidence, you should:
C. find the part of the passage that proves the answer
300
What time do you have to be here tomorrow?
A. 7:40
B. 8:00
C. 8:20
D. 8:40
C. 8:20
300
Ms. Sprangers started teaching in HHS in _____.
A. 2025
B. 2026
C. 2024
D. 2023
A. 2025
500
Choose the best revision.
After finishing the race, the medal was given to Sarah.
A. the medal was given to Sarah
B. Sarah was given the medal
C. giving Sarah the medal
D. the medal giving to Sarah
B. Sarah was given the medal
400
Which statement is best supported?
Researchers discovered that students who sleep at least eight hours perform better on exams than those who sleep fewer hours.
A. Sleep may help improve academic performance.
B. Students should never study at night.
C. Exams are too difficult.
D. Students do not need sleep.
A. Sleep may help improve academic performance.
400
Which sentence fixes the run-on sentence?
The rain stopped we went outside.
A. The rain stopped, we went outside.
B. The rain stopped; we went outside.
C. The rain stopped we went outside.
D. The rain stopped and.
B. The rain stopped; we went outside.
400
Can you use your phone during breaks between tests?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
D. Sure
C. No
400
Ms. Sprangers went to college at ___________.
A. UW-Miliwaukee
B. UW-Greenbay
C. UW-Oshkosh
D. UW-Platteville
C. UW-Oshkosh
500
Choose the best revision.
The teacher gave the students homework, which was very difficult for them to complete it.
A. which was very difficult for them to complete it
B. which was very difficult to complete
C. that it was very difficult to complete it
D. being very difficult to complete
B. which was very difficult to complete
500
Which statement best describes the author’s purpose?
The article explains how recycling reduces waste, saves energy, and protects natural resources.
A. To entertain readers with a storyC. To criticize recycling programs
D. To explain the benefits of recycling
D. To explain the benefits of recycling
500
Choose the best revision.
The movie was exciting however it was too long.
A. exciting however it was too long
B. exciting, however it was too long
C. exciting; however, it was too long
D. exciting however, it was too long
C. exciting; however, it was too long
500
What is the correct order of the ACT tests?
A. English, math, science, reading, writing
B. Reading, science, math, english, writing
C. Reading, math, science, english, writing
D. English, math, reading, science, writing
D. English, math, reading, science, writing
500
Ms. Sprangers' dogs name is _______.
A. Stella
B. Bella
C. Princess
D. Honey
A. Stella