ACT GENERAL
How do you put down an answer for a question?
A. Bubble in your answer.
B. Circle your answer.
A. Bubble in your answer.
Which version is most concise and grammatically correct?
A. Due to the fact that it was raining, the match was postponed.
B. Because it was raining, the match was postponed.
C. On account of rain, the match was postponed.
D. Since the weather was rainy, the match was postponed.
B. Because it was raining, the match was postponed.
"Because it was raining" avoids wordiness, making it the most concise and clear.
What’s the purpose of skimming a passage before questions?
A. To get a general understanding of the text
B. To memorize details
C. To answer without reading
D. To find vocab words
A. To get a general understanding of the text
Part A: How many perspectives are provided in the ACT Writing prompt?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Part B: In what point of view should your essay be written to sound formal and objective?
PART A: Three (B)
PART B: Third person
What does “elated” most nearly mean in this sentence? “After hearing she passed the exam, she felt elated.”
A. Surprised
B. Confused
C. Joyful
D. Nervous
C. Joyful
What should you do if you’re running out of time and can’t finish all the questions?
Guess on the remaining questions and make sure to fill in the bubbles, or else it will be counted incorrect.
Fix the misplaced modifier: "Running through the woods, the trees passed by in a blur."
A. While running through the woods...
B. As she ran through the woods...
C. The trees passed by in a blur as she ran...
D. The trees, passing through the woods...
C. The trees passed by in a blur as she ran...
The original sentence suggests the trees were running. C corrects the misplaced modifier.
What is the Kaplan Method for approaching ACT reading passages?
A. Skim the questions first, then summarize after reading the passage.
B. Write full summaries of the passage before answering questions.
C. Annotate each paragraph with a short summary while reading.
D. Read the passage twice before answering any questions.
C. Annotate each paragraph with a short summary while reading.
What is the maximum amount of time you should spend planning your ACT essay (reading the prompt, choosing a position, and brainstorming real-world examples)?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 20 minutes
B. 10 minutes
In context, “ambiguous” means: “His response to the question was ambiguous.”
A. Clear
B. Vague
C. Emotional
D. Rude
B. Vague
What is the lowest and highest score you can get on the general ACT?
1 & 36
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
A. I brought three things to the picnic: chips, soda, and cookies.
B. I brought: chips, soda, and cookies to the picnic.
C. I brought three things: and they were chips, soda, and cookies.
D. I brought three things to the picnic, chips: soda, and cookies.
A. I brought three things to the picnic: chips, soda, and cookies.
A colon should follow a complete sentence and introduce a list, which A does correctly.
Which strategy can help identifying the main idea of a passage?
A. Focusing on the first and last sentences of each paragraph
B. Reading only the introduction and conclusion
C. Highlighting every adjective
D. Counting the number of paragraphs
A. Focusing on the first and last sentences of each paragraph
You are responding to a prompt about technology's role in human decision-making. Which of the following perspectives shows concern about the risks of relying too much on technology?
A. Technology makes us smarter by analyzing more data than humans can.
B. Relying too much on technology limits human independence and judgment.
C. Technology is expensive and should only be used by experts.
D. Everyone should use technology all the time.
B. Relying too much on technology limits human independence and judgment. ✅
What does “candid” most nearly mean in this sentence? “Her candid response surprised the group.”
A. Honest
B. Careless
C. Angry
D. Nervous
A. Honest
What is the lowest and highest score you can get on the writing test?
2 & 12
Choose the sentence that best avoids redundancy and maintains clarity:
A. The new innovation was a brand-new concept that had never been seen before.
B. The innovation was a concept that hadn’t been considered.
C. The innovation was new and had never been seen before.
D. The innovation was groundbreaking and unique.
D. The innovation was groundbreaking and unique.
D is the clearest and avoids repeating the idea of "newness" already implied in "innovation."
Which of the following questions would most likely be classified as a "big picture" question on the ACT Reading test?
A. What is the tone of paragraph 3?
B. What is the meaning of the word "novelty" in line 14?
C. What is the main idea of the passage?
D. What does the narrator suggest about the other character's motivations?
C. What is the main idea of the passage?
Given this prompt: "As machines become more capable of making decisions, some people fear we will lose essential human qualities." Which is the best thesis?
A. Machines are replacing humans.
B. While machines offer convenience, we must protect what makes us human.
C. Technology is interesting.
D. This essay will discuss machines and people.
B. While machines offer convenience, we must protect what makes us human.
In context, which is the best synonym for “inevitable”? “Failure was inevitable given the lack of preparation.”
A. Possible
B. Unavoidable
C. Unlikely
D. Doubtful
B. Unavoidable
What happens if you refuse to put your phone away, take it out during the test, get caught in the bathroom having it, or have the ringer go off during the test?
You will be dismissed, your test might be canceled, and your class's tests might be cancelled.
Which sentence has correct verb tense and agreement?
A. The committee decide that the policy needs revision.
B. The committee has decided that the policy needs revision.
C. The committee have decided the policy needed revision.
D. The committee decided that the policy need revision.
B. The committee has decided that the policy needs revision.
"Committee" is a collective noun, and "has decided" is the correct verb form to agree with it.
Which of the following is most likely an "inference" question on the ACT Reading section?
A. What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage?
B. What can be reasonably concluded about the narrator’s feelings toward the new environment?C. According to the passage, how many years did the project last?
D. What is the meaning of the word "prevalent" as used in line 8?
B. What can be reasonably concluded about the narrator’s feelings toward the new environment?
Which of the following best analyzes the relationship between one perspective and another?
A. The first perspective is incorrect.
B. Both perspectives mention machines, but they are similar in focus.
C. The third perspective is flawed compared to another.
D. Although the second perspective recognizes the usefulness of machines, it downplays their impact on human relationships.
D. Although the second perspective recognizes the usefulness of machines, it downplays their impact on human relationships.
What does “pervasive” mean in this sentence? “Social media has become a pervasive part of our lives.”
A. Occasional
B. Powerful
C. Widespread
D. Expensive
C. Widespread