Act English Quiz 9 (60 MCQs)

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1. The burning chemical released an ..... odor that made everyone's eyes water.
2. I start work ..... 9 o'clock, but I like to arrive ..... the office early.
3. No longer used or useful; very old.
4. ..... that driving my mom's car?
5. The ..... she felt at Christmas time for the old days when her children were small made her misty eyed.
6. The young football players ..... through the sign and to the sidelines.
7. Passage B most strongly suggests that Vavilov was motivated to become an agricultural scientist primarily because he:
8. What are examples of "extreme language" to avoid on the ACT English test?
9. Choose the correct sentence(s):
10. Kendrick wanted an athletic scholarship, however he was worried about playing sportswhile in college.
11. While the scary movie frightened her, it barely effected me.
12. The Supreme Court has the power to ..... laws that conflict with the Constitution.
13. After one has visited the castle, the tour is complete, and one then returned to the hotel to start packing.
14. Phrase or clause?The greatest general of his time
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?
16. Pablo, who/ whom I met last year, lived next door to me.
17. Maria's parents were disappointed by her grades so they decided to take away her access to her social media.
18. Define 'parallel structure'.
19. What is the sentence missing:Although Jeremy slept.
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.
21. Giselle is a talented student ..... , she was the valedictorian her senior year.
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.
23. Whitish appearance on concrete indicates
24. The band missed it's cue and began playing while the actor was delivering his monologue.
25. Identify the sentence with consistent adjective order.
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?
27. The philosopher's ideas were so ..... that even scholars struggled to interpret them.
28. #4. appointment. She
29. E-book technology advanced significantly in great strides in the past decade with the widespread adoption of electrophoretic ink.
30. She liked the finer things in life 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.
32. What punctuation change is needed in the sentence: "Jim is a good guitarist, he is also a good pianist." ?
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
34. Since the coats were on sale, we decided to go shopping.
35. There is only one prerequisite for the 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?
37. The minister quoted Isaiah 5 21 in last Sunday's sermon.
38. Despite his wealth, the billionaire lived an ..... lifestyle, avoiding luxury and excess.
39. How many passages are on the English section?
40. #2. At this point, the writer would like to provide a glimpse into the grandmother's interests.
41. In the context of the passage, what does the word 'arduous' most likely mean?
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."
43. My father and I both believe that fishing is fun.
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?
45. Phrase or clause?Since the storm ended
46. If a sentence begins with ..... , the collective noun will most likely be plural.
47. Which sentence correctly uses the dash to combine two related thoughts?
48. Many people ..... dishonesty in politics, yet they often expect politicians to bend the truth.
49. Select the sentence that maintains consistent tone.
50. '' (8)Instant hits like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face" climbing up the charts and dominating the airwaves.
51. Which of the following best describes the author's tone in the passage:'A heartfelt reflection on childhood memories'?
52. Which sentence uses the correct form of the homophone?
53. Corrosion of steel in concrete is
54. Which example correctly uses a semicolon?
55. Which of the following is an example of a redundancy in writing?
56. An adjective or adverb that express a higher degree of a quality
57. If a sentence begins with ..... , the collective noun will most likely be singular.
58. What is the function of a concluding sentence?
59. "Nonetheless" is a transition that shows an exception or contrast ..... Nonetheless, Greg and Deborah found themselves paddling around the fountain's shallow pool.
60. If a passages tone is playful, the author's attitude is .....