This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Act > Act English Test Prep – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Act English Test Prep Quiz 2 (10 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. It occurred to me that my rushed manner of speeding through my chapter reading was not the most effective way to study for my history test. A) NO CHANGE. B) My hurried way of rushing. C) My rush in haste. D) Rushing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rushing. 2. What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence? A) Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words (e.g., and, but, or). B) Conjunctions are used to express strong emotions in a sentence. C) Conjunctions are words that replace nouns in a sentence. D) Conjunctions are used to indicate the time of an action. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words (e.g., and, but, or). 3. Which of the following is an example of a correct use of a colon? A) She bought:apples, oranges, and bananas. B) She bought apples:oranges, and bananas. C) She bought apples, oranges, and bananas:. D) She bought the following:apples, oranges, and bananas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) She bought the following:apples, oranges, and bananas. 4. What should you do if you don't know the answer to a question on the ACT English test? A) Skip the question. B) Guess the answer. C) Leave it blank. D) Ask the teacher for help. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Guess the answer. 5. What is the purpose of a period in writing? A) A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence. B) A period is used to separate items in a list. C) A period is used to indicate a pause in speech. D) A period is used to emphasize a point. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A period is used to indicate the end of a declarative sentence. 6. What should you look for in a question about adding details to convey the author's purpose? A) The longest answer. B) The answer that repeats the main idea. C) A key word that conveys the author's purpose. D) An answer that includes irrelevant information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A key word that conveys the author's purpose. 7. Irrelevancy items on the ACT English refer to ..... A) Unnecessary wordiness or excessive use of words. B) Items that are unnecessary to the main idea or author's purpose of the passage. C) Unnecessary words or phrases that repeat information already stated. D) Grammar. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Items that are unnecessary to the main idea or author's purpose of the passage. 8. Which of the following sentences correctly uses "who's" ? A) Who's book is this?. B) Who's going to the party?. C) Who's shoes are these?. D) Who's car is parked outside?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Who's going to the party?. 9. Given that all of the choices are true, which one would most effectively conclude the paragraph? A) NO CHANGE. B) Lava flow is a risk because it tends to move quickly once the volcano has erupted. C) Lava flow may be a risk, but there are many other risks when you live near a volcano. D) Lava flow is considered a risk that shouldn't be taken lightly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 10. What should you do to avoid unnecessary shifts in verb tense? A) Use different tenses throughout the passage. B) Keep the tense consistent throughout. C) Ignore the tense of the verbs. D) Use only past tense verbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Keep the tense consistent throughout. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAct English Test Prep Quiz 1Act English Commas QuizAct English Complete Sentences QuizAct English Mastering Concision QuizAct English Multiple Choice QuizAct English Practice QuizAct English Prep QuizAct English Punctuation QuizAct English Review QuizAct English QuizAct Reading Strategies QuizAct Reading QuizAct Sentence Structure QuizAct Writing Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books