Grammar & Usage
What is the difference between "its" and "it's"?
A) "Its" is a contraction, and "it's" shows possession.
B) "It's" is a contraction, and "its" shows possession.
C) They are interchangeable.
D) "Its" means "it was," and "it's" means "it has."
✅ Correct Answer: B
"It's" is a contraction, and "its" shows possession.
What is the best strategy for answering main idea questions?
A) Skim the passage and pick the first answer that sounds right
B) Read the entire passage carefully and summarize in your own words
C) Focus on the first and last sentences of paragraphs for repeated themes
D) Ignore the passage and answer based on general knowledge
✅ Correct Answer: C
Focus on the first and last sentences of paragraphs for repeated themes
What is the purpose of transitional words in a passage?
A) To confuse the reader
B) To connect ideas logically
C) To make the passage longer
D) To add unnecessary details
✅ Correct Answer: B
To connect ideas logically
What are the three required components of an ACT Essay?
A) Introduction, three perspectives, and conclusion
B) Clear thesis, multiple perspectives, and evidence-based reasoning
C) Summary, conclusion, and opinion
D) Introduction, counterargument, and rhetorical question
✅ Correct Answer: B
Clear thesis, multiple perspectives, and evidence-based reasoning
What does "We the People" from the U.S. Constitution emphasize?
A) Individual rule
B) Unity and collective governance
C) The king’s authority
D) None of the above
✅ Correct Answer: B
Unity and collective governance
What type of punctuation should be used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction?
A) Comma
B) Semicolon
C) Colon
D) Period
✅ Correct Answer: B
Semicolon
What does the term "tone" mean in a passage?
A) The author's word choice
B) The author’s attitude toward the subject
C) The main theme of the passage
D) The setting of the story
✅ Correct Answer: B
The author’s attitude toward the subject
What rhetorical appeal focuses on logic and reasoning?
A) Ethos
B) Pathos
C) Logos
D) Kairos
✅ Correct Answer: C
Logos
How many perspectives must you address in your ACT essay?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
✅ Correct Answer: B
Two
In Frederick Douglass' speech, what is the main rhetorical strategy used?
A) Ethos
B) Pathos
C) Logos
D) All of the above
✅ Correct Answer: B
Pathos
Which sentence is correct?
A) I enjoy running, swimming, and to bike.
B) I enjoy to run, swim, and bike.
C) I enjoy running, to swim, and biking.
D) I enjoy running, swimming, and biking.
✅ Correct Answer: D
I enjoy running, swimming, and biking.
What is an inference?
A) A direct statement from the text
B) A prediction about the ending
C) A conclusion drawn from implicit evidence
D) A summary of the passage
✅ Correct Answer: C
A conclusion drawn from implicit evidence
What is an author’s purpose in a persuasive passage?
A) To convince the reader of a viewpoint
B) To entertain the reader
C) To describe a scene vividly
D) To summarize key events
✅ Correct Answer: A
To convince the reader of a viewpoint
What is the best way to structure an ACT essay?
A) Random thoughts in paragraph form
B) A single paragraph summarizing your opinion
C) Introduction → Thesis → Body Paragraphs → Conclusion
D) Using only rhetorical questions to sound persuasive
✅ Correct Answer: C
Introduction → Thesis → Body Paragraphs → Conclusion
What document states that governments must protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
A) The U.S. Constitution
B) The Declaration of Independence
C) The Bill of Rights
D) The Articles of Confederation
✅ Correct Answer: B
The Declaration of Independence
Identify the misplaced modifier:
A) Running through the forest, the deer startled me.
B) I saw a bird on the way to school.
C) Walking into the room, the smell of cookies was delicious.
D) All of the above
✅ Correct Answer: D
All of the above
What is the best way to answer detail-oriented questions?
A) Skim the passage for key terms
B) Make an educated guess
C) Go back to the passage and find the exact sentence that supports the answer
D) Look at the answer choices and choose the longest one
✅ Correct Answer: C
Go back to the passage and find the exact sentence that supports the answer
What structure is most effective for comparing two ideas?
A) Cause-and-effect
B) Chronological
C) Compare-and-contrast
D) Descriptive
✅ Correct Answer: C
Compare-and-contrast
What is the function of a conclusion in an argumentative essay?
A) To introduce a new perspective
B) To restate the thesis and summarize key points
C) To provide unrelated information
D) To confuse the reader
✅ Correct Answer: B
To restate the thesis and summarize key points
What is the primary purpose of Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address?
A) To declare war
B) To promote unity and reconciliation
C) To criticize Congress
D) To list grievances
✅ Correct Answer: B
To promote unity and reconciliation
When should "who" be used instead of "whom"?
A) When referring to an object
B) When referring to a subject
C) When the sentence is a question
D) When referring to a place
✅ Correct Answer: B
When referring to a subject
What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?
A) A primary source is an original document, and a secondary source interprets it.
B) They are the same thing.
C) A secondary source is always more accurate.
D) A primary source is an opinion piece, and a secondary source is factual.
✅ Correct Answer: A
A primary source is an original document, and a secondary source interprets it.
What is a counterargument and why is it important?
A) A statement that contradicts your own thesis
B) An argument that refutes an opposing viewpoint
C) A summary of your argument
D) A rhetorical question
✅ Correct Answer: B
An argument that refutes an opposing viewpoint
Which historical quote could be used in an ACT essay about democracy?
A) “All men are created equal.” (Declaration of Independence)
B) “Give me liberty, or give me death!” (Patrick Henry’s Speech)
C) “We the People…” (U.S. Constitution)
D) All of the above
✅ Correct Answer: D
All of the above
What rhetorical device does Sojourner Truth use in Ain’t I a Woman? when she repeats "And ain’t I a woman?"
A) Alliteration
B) Hyperbole
C) Repetition & rhetorical questioning
D) Simile
✅ Correct Answer: C
Repetition & rhetorical questioning