This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Act > Act English – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Act English Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which transition word best connects the ideas in these sentences: "The economy is struggling ..... , unemployment rates are rising." ? A) Therefore. B) However. C) Furthermore. D) Meanwhile. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore. 2. This village isn't even ..... the map. It's so small. A) On. B) At. C) By. D) In. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On. 3. Derek had a nervous ..... and was always worried that someone would steal his belongings. A) Anecdote. B) Assessment. C) Disposition. D) Anticipation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Disposition. 4. Her last fifteen letters-some more than ten pages in length-reveals the heartache and loneliness she felt during my grandpa's time overseas. A) F. NO CHANGE. B) J. would of revealed. C) H. reveal. D) G. will of revealed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) H. reveal. 5. "Similarly" is a transition that means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.Anwita and I are a lot alike. Anwita enjoys learning about the solar system. Similarly, A) I dislike the dark. B) I'm a vegetarian. C) Anwita goes to bed early. D) I enjoy studying the stars. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I enjoy studying the stars. 6. Select the option that correctly uses parentheses for additional information. A) My cousin (who lives in New York) is visiting us next week. B) My cousin, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week. C) My cousin:who lives in New York, is visiting us next week. D) My cousin-who lives in New York-is visiting us next week. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) My cousin (who lives in New York) is visiting us next week. 7. Semicolons act as ..... A) Commas. B) Periods. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Periods. 8. Durability of concrete refers to its ability to A) Gain early strength. B) Reduce cost. C) Resist deterioration. D) Increase workability. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Resist deterioration. 9. The word "simultaneously" means that two things are happening at exactly the same time.Which of the following sentences uses the word "simultaneously" correctly? A) I had breakfast and simultaneously had dinner afterwards. B) "I feel simultaneously, " she announced, "so I can't stay for dinner.". C) The acrobat simultaneously juggled three balls and hula-hooped. D) Simultaneously, he ate the candy. Then, he had a toothache. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The acrobat simultaneously juggled three balls and hula-hooped. 10. The committee was unanimous in deciding whom to select as the school mascot. A) The committee was unanimous in deciding who to select as the school mascot. B) The committee was unanimous in deciding whomever to select as the school mascot. C) The committee was unanimous in deciding whoever to select as the school mascot. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) NO CHANGE. 11. To collect bit by bit; to gather with patient labor. A) Felicity. B) Glean. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Glean. 12. Auspicious means something is: A) Unfavorable or unlucky. B) Promising success or good fortune. C) Dangerous and harmful. D) Confusing and unclear. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Promising success or good fortune. 13. Which ones are relative pronouns? A) That, which, and who, whom, and whose. B) Some, many, both, that, this, those, and these. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That, which, and who, whom, and whose. 14. Define the Author's Purpose "to persuade" . A) A reading passage that contains facts about a particular subject. B) A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells, a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story. C) A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something. D) A reading passage that has many descriptive details. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A reading passage that contains many opinions or tries toc onvince readers to do something, buy something, or believe something. 15. Kind of like a rudimentary computer presentation Which of the alternatives would be LEAST similar? A) Simple. B) Complicated. C) Primitive. D) Crude. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complicated. 16. What is the slope of the line determined by the equation 3x+y =4 A) D. 1. B) C. $\frac{3}{4}$. C) E. 3. D) A.-3. E) $\frac{1}{3}$. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A.-3. 17. Select the word that best completes the sentence:The novel's protagonist is a ..... character who undergoes significant development. A) Minor. B) Dynamic. C) Flat. D) Static. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dynamic. 18. Dreamily thoughtful. A) Elated. B) Pensive. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pensive. 19. Which transitions are cause and effect? A) Therefore, because, as a result, and so on. B) Likewise, additionally, similarly, and so on, or choose no transition at all. C) Therefore, because, as a result, and so on. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therefore, because, as a result, and so on. 20. "For instance" indicates that an example is about to come.My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance, A) He's often crying and unhappy. B) He recently became afraid of his own shadow. C) He can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes. D) I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes. 21. A way of looking at something as it relates to the surroundings; perspective A) Style. B) Context. C) Coordinating conjunction. D) Contraction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Context. 22. The scenery in the movie was ..... Which of the following is LEAST appropriate? A) Captivating. B) Awe-inspiring. C) Sublime. D) Oppressive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Oppressive. 23. [30]Suppose the author was assigned to write an article about the best senior pranks of the year. Does this passage fulfill that purpose? A) F. YES, because it gives examples of two specificpranks. B) G. YES, because it discusses a commonly copied prank, as well as a prank that made headlines. C) H. NO, because it is more of a general overview of thepros and cons of attempting a senior prank. D) J. NO, because the pranks listed here are not clever. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) H. NO, because it is more of a general overview of thepros and cons of attempting a senior prank. 24. The home run Hal hit flew out of the stadium sailed into the parking lot, and smashed the window of a brand-new car. A) NO CHANGE. B) Stadium:sailed into the parking lot,. C) Stadium, sailed into the parking lot,. D) Stadium, and into the parking lot,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stadium, sailed into the parking lot,. 25. Identify the sentence with consistent parallel structure. A) She likes reading, to jog, and cooking. B) She likes to read, jogging, and to cook. C) She likes reading, jogging, and cooking. D) She likes to read, jog, and cooking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She likes reading, jogging, and cooking. 26. The database is overwhelming, with a breadth and level of detail that makes it seem impenetrable to anyone who lacks familiarity of it. A) With. B) NO CHANGE. C) From. D) To. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) With. 27. The student's ..... disregard for school rules led to his suspension. A) Prudent. B) Subtle. C) Blatant. D) Circumspect. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Blatant. 28. Germonatta performed at open-mikes around New York City, but her first official career in the music industry was as a songwriter (4) she wrote for acts like the Pussycat Dolls, New Kids on the Block, Fergie, and Britney Spears. A) NO CHANGE. B) And she wrote for acts. C) , where she was a songwriter for acts. D) Writing for acts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Writing for acts. 29. ..... your right to refuse the invitation. A) Its. B) It's. C) Its'. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It's. 30. Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? The team, consisting of skilled professionals, is working on the new project. A) The team consisting of skilled professionals, is working on the new project. B) The team consisting of skilled professionals is working on the new project. C) NO CHANGE. D) The team, consisting of skilled professionals is working on the new project. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) NO CHANGE. 31. How many questions per passage? A) 20. B) 15. C) 10. D) 12. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 15. 32. Acquiesce means to: A) Accept or agree passively. B) Protest loudly. C) Challenge authority. D) Refuse without explanation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Accept or agree passively. 33. Which sentence placed not only but also correctly? A) Angelique not only was exasperated but also frightened when she locked herself out of her house. B) Angelique was not only exasperated but also frightened when she locked herself out of the house. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Angelique was not only exasperated but also frightened when she locked herself out of the house. 34. If the writer were to delete the preceding sentence, this paragraph would primarily lose a statement that: A) Provides evidence that people can be friendly on the subway train. B) Supports the opening sentence of the essay . C) Gives an explanation for the narrator's actions. D) Provides physical descriptions of people on the subway train. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Provides evidence that people can be friendly on the subway train. 35. To ask; to inquire. A) Query. B) Queue. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Query. 36. The defeated army was allowed to go home, and able to take the rations necessary to let them survive the trip. A) NO CHANGE. B) And they were able to take. C) And able taking. D) Able taking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) And they were able to take. 37. Two independent clauses that are joined together by a comma with no intervening conjunction is ..... A) A fragment. B) A redundant statement. C) A comma splice. D) A run-on. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A comma splice. 38. The purpose for including the cost of the bridge is to: A) Provide a piece of information critical to the point of the essay. B) Insert a necessary transition between the second and third paragraphs. C) Add a detail contributing to the reader's understanding of the magnitude of the project. D) Provide an explanation of how the group raised money to invest in the bridge. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Add a detail contributing to the reader's understanding of the magnitude of the project. 39. Where should sentence 2 be placed for logic and coherence? A) Where it is now. B) Before Sentence 1. C) After Sentence 3. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) After Sentence 3. 40. Before leaving the office, Sarah had to finish her report, send out emails, and lock the door. A) Locks the door. B) To lock the door. C) NO CHANGE. D) Locking the door. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) NO CHANGE. 41. What is the purpose of the ACT English section? A) To assess a student's understanding of standard written English, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills. B) To evaluate a student's mathematical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. C) To measure a student's knowledge of scientific concepts and principles. D) To test a student's reading comprehension and analysis of literary texts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To assess a student's understanding of standard written English, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills. 42. The Nobel Prize is considered one of the highest ..... a person can receive in their field. A) Accolades. B) Reprimands. C) Rejections. D) Indictments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Accolades. 43. As an English teacher, people often ask me to name my favorite book. A) People often require me. B) No change. C) I am often asked. D) Students sometimes ask me. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I am often asked. 44. Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for the morning of the test. A) Go to bed early. B) Get good sleep. C) Drink an energy drink. D) Eat a healthy breakfast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drink an energy drink. 45. In my opinion, I think that we should leave early. A) In my personal opinion, I think that we should leave early. B) In my opinion, I think that we should leave early. C) It is my opinion that we should leave early. D) I think that we should leave early. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I think that we should leave early. 46. By the end of the school year, Plano's actors had managed to gain recognition from touring and performing at high schools throughout the state. A) Plano's actor's. B) Planos actor's. C) NO CHANGE. D) Planos actors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) NO CHANGE. 47. Choose the sentence that correctly fixes the run-on: A) I love chocolate it's my favorite dessert. B) I love chocolate, it's my favorite dessert. C) I love chocolate; it's my favorite dessert. D) I love chocolate and it's my favorite dessert. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I love chocolate; it's my favorite dessert. 48. Lexi's first job was harder then she expected. A) Lexi's first job was harder than she expected. B) Lexi's first job was hardest then she expected. C) Lexi's first job was more harder then she expected. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lexi's first job was harder than she expected. 49. Santa Fe was half camp, half city. It had been built in what is called the Vega, the great fruitful plain which extends for much miles to the westward of Grenada. A) Many. B) NO CHANGE. C) Mostly. D) A large amount of. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Many. 50. Moreover, the Bear Mountain Bridge sees more than six million vehicles cross its concrete decks each year. A) NO CHANGE. B) Over. C) Even more than. D) A higher amount than. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Over. 51. Sometimes, I go ..... bus. That takes me about 20 minutes. A) By. B) Off. C) From. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By. 52. Undeterred, he thought of methods to increase productivity and proposed it to his superiors. A) It was proposed by him. B) Proposed them. C) They were proposed by him. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Proposed them. 53. Despite the proximity of Ron's house to his sister's, he rarely sees her.Proximity means A) Strangeness. B) Superiority. C) Nearness. D) Superiority. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nearness. 54. About how long should you spend on each passage (questions included)? A) 8 minutes. B) 5 minutes. C) 15 minutes. D) 7 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 8 minutes. 55. It is important to take time to remove all of the scratches; then, they will be present in the finished stone. A) NO CHANGE. B) Whereas. C) Otherwise. D) And. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Otherwise. 56. NO CHANGE or revise? Beautifully written sentences composed by the prolific and talented author has been integral to his success. A) Revise:is being. B) NO CHANGE. C) Revise:have been. D) Revise:was. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Revise:have been. 57. In the spring of 1999, a university student-also an avid hunter-stalked wild turkeys in the woods. A) Spring, of 1999, a university. B) NO CHANGE. C) Spring of 1999 a university. D) Spring of 1999; a university. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) NO CHANGE. 58. At this particular point in time, the company is facing challenges. A) At this particular point in time the company is facing challenges. B) At this time the company is facing challenges. C) Now the company is facing challenges. D) At the present moment in time the company is facing challenges. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Now the company is facing challenges. 59. Accolade refers to: A) Harsh criticism. B) A high praise or award. C) A formal reprimand. D) A financial penalty. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A high praise or award. 60. Fay: ..... is Gam's mother?Bik:She is a nurse. A) Whose. B) What. C) Where. D) How. 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