This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Act > Act English – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Act English Quiz 9 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The burning chemical released an ..... odor that made everyone's eyes water. A) Acrid. B) Euphonious. C) Languid. D) Serene. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acrid. 2. I start work ..... 9 o'clock, but I like to arrive ..... the office early. A) In-to. B) At-to. C) At-at. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At-at. 3. No longer used or useful; very old. A) Hone. B) Antiquated. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Antiquated. 4. ..... that driving my mom's car? A) Who's. B) Whose. C) Whos'. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Who's. 5. The ..... she felt at Christmas time for the old days when her children were small made her misty eyed. A) Nostalgia. B) Latent. C) Emit. D) Compassionate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nostalgia. 6. The young football players ..... through the sign and to the sidelines. A) Eclipsed. B) Obsolete. C) Preceded. D) Hurtled. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hurtled. 7. Passage B most strongly suggests that Vavilov was motivated to become an agricultural scientist primarily because he: A) Aimed to work with a famous botanist. B) Wished to remedy a personal financial crisis. C) Wanted to have one of his findings published. D) Hoped to help feed others. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hoped to help feed others. 8. What are examples of "extreme language" to avoid on the ACT English test? A) Always, never, all, none. B) Sometimes, maybe, perhaps. C) Likely, possibly, could. D) Usually, generally, often. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Always, never, all, none. 9. Choose the correct sentence(s): A) We didnt want to take the test, because we didnt understand the content. B) We didn't want to take the test we didn't understand the content. C) We didn't want to take the test. We didn't understand the content. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We didn't want to take the test. We didn't understand the content. 10. Kendrick wanted an athletic scholarship, however he was worried about playing sportswhile in college. A) NO CHANGE. B) Kendrick wanted an athletic scholarship, but he was worried about playing sportswhile in college. C) Kendrick wanted an athletic scholarship however he was worried about playing sportswhile in college. D) Kendrick wanted an athletic scholarship; but he was worried about playing sportswhile in college. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kendrick wanted an athletic scholarship, but he was worried about playing sportswhile in college. 11. While the scary movie frightened her, it barely effected me. A) While the scary movie frightened her, it barely affecting me. B) While the scary movie frightened her, it barely effecting me. C) NO CHANGE. D) While the scary movie frightened her, it barely affected me. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) While the scary movie frightened her, it barely affected me. 12. The Supreme Court has the power to ..... laws that conflict with the Constitution. A) Abrogate. B) Fortify. C) Ratify. D) Enforce. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abrogate. 13. After one has visited the castle, the tour is complete, and one then returned to the hotel to start packing. A) H. one must return. B) F. NO CHANGE. C) G. you must return. D) J. you then return. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) H. one must return. 14. Phrase or clause?The greatest general of his time A) Phrase. B) Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Phrase. 15. The cast included a lead actress I knew from comedies, a supporting actor who won an Oscar for drama, and the remarkable actor who terrified audiences with his film last year. I knew I was in for something different the moment I sat down.GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE MOST CLEARLY ADDS NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE MIXTURE OF TALENT IN THE FILM THE NARRATOR WAS ABOUT TO WATCH? A) Versatile comedian. B) Famous man. C) NO CHANGE. D) Horror villain. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Horror villain. 16. Pablo, who/ whom I met last year, lived next door to me. A) Who. B) Whom. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Whom. 17. Maria's parents were disappointed by her grades so they decided to take away her access to her social media. A) Maria's parents were disappointed by her grades, so they decided to take away her access to her social media. B) Maria's parents were disappointed by her grades; so they decided to take away her access to her social media. C) NO CHANGE. D) Maria's parents were disappointed by her grades, they decided to take away her access to her social media. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maria's parents were disappointed by her grades, so they decided to take away her access to her social media. 18. Define 'parallel structure'. A) Parallel structure is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence, enhancing readability and rhythm. B) Parallel structure refers to the use of different grammatical forms in a sentence to create variety. C) Parallel structure is a technique used to compare two unrelated ideas in a sentence. D) Parallel structure involves the use of complex sentences to convey intricate ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parallel structure is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence, enhancing readability and rhythm. 19. What is the sentence missing:Although Jeremy slept. A) Subject. B) Verb. C) Complete Thought. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Complete Thought. 20. United States presidents William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, both originally natives of Charles City County, Virginia, share a unique place in American history. A) Natives. B) NO CHANGE. C) Originally native. D) Natives, originally,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Natives. 21. Giselle is a talented student ..... , she was the valedictorian her senior year. A) Then. B) Indeed. C) On the whole. D) Immediately. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Indeed. 22. When the gleaming Bear Mountain Bridge officially opened to traffic on Thanksgiving Day in 1924, it was known as the Harriman Bridge, after Edward H. Harriman, a wealthy philanthropist. A) NO CHANGE. B) 1924; it. C) 1924. It. D) 1924 and it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 23. Whitish appearance on concrete indicates A) Corrosion. B) Carbonation. C) Efflorescence. D) Sulphate attack. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sulphate attack. 24. The band missed it's cue and began playing while the actor was delivering his monologue. A) NO CHANGE. B) The band missed their cue and began playing while the actor was delivering his monologue. C) The band missed its' cue and began playing while the actor was delivering his monologue. D) The band missed its cue and began playing while the actor was delivering his monologue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The band missed its cue and began playing while the actor was delivering his monologue. 25. Identify the sentence with consistent adjective order. A) She wore a dress red beautiful. B) She wore a red beautiful dress. C) She wore a beautiful red dress. D) She wore a beautiful dress red. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She wore a beautiful red dress. 26. Which choice offers the clearest and most precise information about how the operation of factory machines changed as a result of McCoy's innovations? A) Use machines differently. B) NO CHANGE. C) Run machines continuously,. D) Rethink operations,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Run machines continuously,. 27. The philosopher's ideas were so ..... that even scholars struggled to interpret them. A) Transparent. B) Abstruse. C) Superficial. D) Redundant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Abstruse. 28. #4. appointment. She A) F. No Change. B) G. appointment; she. C) H. appointment and she. D) J. appointment, she. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) J. appointment, she. 29. E-book technology advanced significantly in great strides in the past decade with the widespread adoption of electrophoretic ink. A) NO CHANGE. B) Progressed by jumping ahead with. C) Substantially jumped ahead by making. D) Made. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Made. 30. She liked the finer things in life she always had to have nice clothes and fine food. A) NO CHANGE. B) She liked the finer things in life, nor she always had to have nice clothes and fine food. C) She liked the finer things in life, and she always had to have nice clothes and fine food. D) She liked the finer things in life, she always had to have nice clothes and fine food. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She liked the finer things in life, and she always had to have nice clothes and fine food. 31. To make sure she wasn't being cheated, Margaret White had the emerald ring examined by expert jewelers, however, they found no evidence of fraud. A) Who. B) They. C) NO CHANGE. D) Which. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Who. 32. What punctuation change is needed in the sentence: "Jim is a good guitarist, he is also a good pianist." ? A) Semicolon. B) Colon. C) Dash. D) Apostrophe. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Semicolon. 33. The transition "such as" introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.I enjoy traveling to new cities such as Cincinnati, Detroit and Milwaukee.In the sentence above, Cincinnati, Detroit and Milwaukee are A) Contradictions to the statement "I enjoy traveling to new cities.". B) Examples of where the writer likes to travel. C) Exceptions to the statement "I enjoy traveling to new cities. D) Conflicting ideas about travel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Examples of where the writer likes to travel. 34. Since the coats were on sale, we decided to go shopping. A) Since the coats were on sale, and. B) Since the coats were on sale. C) Since the coats were on sale;. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) NO CHANGE. 35. There is only one prerequisite for the job; You must have a college degree in Physics. A) Job:you must have a college degree in physics. B) Job; you must have a college degree in physics. C) Job. That is that you must have a college degree in Physics. D) Job, and it is that a college degree in physics is necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Job:you must have a college degree in physics. 36. For the reading section, what is the recommendation regarding the order in which you read the passages? A) Read the most difficult passage first. B) Read the longest passage first. C) Read the most interesting passage first. D) Read the first passage first. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Read the most interesting passage first. 37. The minister quoted Isaiah 5 21 in last Sunday's sermon. A) The minister quoted Isaiah 5:21 in last Sunday's sermon. B) NO CHANGE. C) The minister quoted: "Isaiah 5:21 in last Sunday's sermon.". D) The minister quoted "Isaiah 5:21" in last Sunday's sermon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The minister quoted Isaiah 5:21 in last Sunday's sermon. 38. Despite his wealth, the billionaire lived an ..... lifestyle, avoiding luxury and excess. A) Hedonistic. B) Abstemious. C) Profligate. D) Opulent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Abstemious. 39. How many passages are on the English section? A) 5. B) 4. C) 7. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5. 40. #2. At this point, the writer would like to provide a glimpse into the grandmother's interests. A) F. No Change. B) G. being actively involved in her pursuits,. C) H. things I really hope she'll teach me one day,. D) J. historical research a well as domestic projects,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) F. No Change. 41. In the context of the passage, what does the word 'arduous' most likely mean? A) Quick. B) Difficult. C) Unimportant. D) Easy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Difficult. 42. Ironically, the creator of these exquisite sculptures who destroyed books ..... cutting them up and refashioning them into elaborate works of art ..... as "a tiny gesture in support of the special places." A) Destroyed books. B) For whom books were destroyed. C) As she destroyed books. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Destroyed books. 43. My father and I both believe that fishing is fun. A) Fishing is a fun thing to do. B) Going fishing is a fun thing to do. C) To fish is fun for us. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) NO CHANGE. 44. The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.What is the author's purpose? A) To convince you to eat vegetables. B) To tell a story about pyramids. C) To inform you about the Food Group Pyramid. D) To explain how to go shopping for food. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To inform you about the Food Group Pyramid. 45. Phrase or clause?Since the storm ended A) Phrase. B) Clause. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clause. 46. If a sentence begins with ..... , the collective noun will most likely be plural. A) If. B) However. C) A. D) The. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 47. Which sentence correctly uses the dash to combine two related thoughts? A) I need to buy groceries; can you come with me?. B) I need to buy groceries, can you come with me?. C) I need to buy groceries-can you come with me?. D) I need to buy groceries:can you come with me?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I need to buy groceries-can you come with me?. 48. Many people ..... dishonesty in politics, yet they often expect politicians to bend the truth. A) Concede. B) Abhor. C) Champion. D) Endorse. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Abhor. 49. Select the sentence that maintains consistent tone. A) The report was thorough and detailed, but it was kind of boring. B) The report was thorough and detailed, but it was somewhat dull. C) The report was thorough and detailed, but it was a bit of a snooze fest. D) The report was thorough and detailed, but it was pretty boring. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The report was thorough and detailed, but it was somewhat dull. 50. '' (8)Instant hits like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" climbing up the charts and dominating the airwaves. A) NO CHANGE. B) Instant hits like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" were climbing up the charts and dominated the airwaves. C) Climbing up the charts and dominating the airwaves were "Just Dance" and "Poker Face, " instant hits. D) Instant hits like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" climbed up the charts and dominated the airwaves. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Instant hits like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" climbed up the charts and dominated the airwaves. 51. Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the passage:'A heartfelt reflection on childhood memories'? A) Critical. B) Humorous. C) Indifferent. D) Nostalgic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nostalgic. 52. Which sentence uses the correct form of the homophone? A) There're going to the concert next week. B) They're going to the concert next week. C) There going to the concert next week. D) Their going to the concert next week. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They're going to the concert next week. 53. Corrosion of steel in concrete is A) Mechanical process. B) Electrochemical process. C) Physical process. D) Chemical process. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Electrochemical process. 54. Which example correctly uses a semicolon? A) Emily Dickinson was a recluse; she never left her house. B) Emily Dickinson was a recluse beacuse; she never left her house. C) Emily Dickinson was a recluse; so she never left her house. D) Emily Dickinson was a recluse; and she never left her house. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emily Dickinson was a recluse; she never left her house. 55. Which of the following is an example of a redundancy in writing? A) The small kitten. B) The round circle. C) The tall skyscraper. D) The blue sky. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The round circle. 56. An adjective or adverb that express a higher degree of a quality A) Relevant. B) Concise. C) Comparative. D) Purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comparative. 57. If a sentence begins with ..... , the collective noun will most likely be singular. A) The. B) There. C) So. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The. 58. What is the function of a concluding sentence? A) It introduces a new idea in the paragraph. B) It summarizes the main idea of a paragraph and provides closure to the reader. C) It provides evidence to support the main idea. D) It asks a question to engage the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It summarizes the main idea of a paragraph and provides closure to the reader. 59. "Nonetheless" is a transition that shows an exception or contrast ..... Nonetheless, Greg and Deborah found themselves paddling around the fountain's shallow pool. A) Greg and Deborah desperately wished to swim in the public garden's fountain. B) The public garden's rules clearly stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountain. C) Greg and Deborah wore their swimsuits to the public gardens. D) Greg and Deborah were always rebellious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The public garden's rules clearly stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountain. 60. If a passages tone is playful, the author's attitude is ..... A) Haunting, spooky. B) Serious, non humorous. C) Uncaring. D) Full of amusement, lighthearted. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Full of amusement, lighthearted. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAct English Quiz 1Act English Quiz 2Act English Quiz 3Act English Quiz 4Act English Quiz 5Act English Quiz 6Act English Quiz 7Act English Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books