This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Act > Act Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Act Writing Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is an emotive language? A) A language that is only used in non fiction stories. B) A weird type of a language. C) A language that gives emotion to the reader. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A language that gives emotion to the reader. 2. Instructions:Choose the best answer (A-D). ACT-style multiple choice.3. Choose the best combination for sentence variety. A) Because the kiosk failed and the line grew, a clerk stepped in. B) The kiosk failed, the line grew, a clerk stepped in. C) The kiosk failed and the line grew and a clerk stepped in. D) The kiosk failed, and the line grew, and a clerk stepped in. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because the kiosk failed and the line grew, a clerk stepped in. 3. Question 32 A) F. B) G. C) H. D) J. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) H. 4. Which of the following is NOT a section on the ACT? A) English. B) Writing. C) Science. D) History. E) Reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) History. 5. What idea must be presented in the introductory paragraph? A) Call to action. B) Examples and details. C) Support evidence. D) Position or thesis statement. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Position or thesis statement. 6. What should be included in the introduction of your essay? A) A detailed analysis of each perspective. B) A hook, statement of the issue, and your thesis. C) A list of evidence to support your claim. D) A summary of your body paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A hook, statement of the issue, and your thesis. 7. Question 36 A) F. B) G. C) H. D) J. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) F. 8. What characteristic is common to a response that scores a 4 in the "Organization" category? A) The response exhibits a clear organizational strategy with logical transitions. B) The response exhibits a basic organizational structure with some clarity. C) The response lacks a logical sequencing of ideas and clarity. D) The response is mostly clear and extends ideas logically. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The response exhibits a basic organizational structure with some clarity. 9. Greek yogurt business have found many methods of controlling and eliminating most environmental threats. Given these solutions as well as the many health benefits of the food, the advantages of Greek yogurt outdo the potential drawbacks of its production. A) No Change. B) Defeat. C) Outweigh. D) Outperform. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Outweigh. 10. Coordination vs. run-on (best choice). A) The bot answered quickly, but it skipped my question. B) The bot answered quickly, it skipped my question. C) The bot answered quickly; however it skipped my question. D) The bot answered quickly; and it skipped my question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The bot answered quickly, but it skipped my question. 11. Differentiate (verb) A) Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand (antonym:irrelevant). B) Examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation. C) Leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully. D) 1. recognize what makes (someone or something) different 2.identify differences between (two or more things or people) 3.make (someone or something) appear different or distinct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1. recognize what makes (someone or something) different 2.identify differences between (two or more things or people) 3.make (someone or something) appear different or distinct. 12. What is the time limit for the ACT Writing Test? A) 30 minutes. B) 40 minutes. C) 60 minutes. D) 45 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 60 minutes. 13. Which of the following statements about the ACT Writing Test is false? A) It requires students to write an essay. B) It is scored separately from the other ACT sections. C) It is a computer-based test. D) It evaluates students' ability to analyze multiple perspectives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It is a computer-based test. 14. Fix the run-on (best choice):Teachers can use AI graders it saves time for conferences. A) Teachers can use AI graders; it saves time for conferences. B) Teachers can use AI graders, it saves time for conferences. C) Teachers can use AI graders and it saves time for conferences, therefore they can conference more. D) Teachers can use AI graders it saves time, for conferences. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Teachers can use AI graders; it saves time for conferences. 15. If I need a break during the written part of the test, I can get an extension to accommodate the time I've missed. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 16. Which of the following best supports a claim? A) Facts. B) Opinions. C) Counterclaims. D) Relevant and credible facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Relevant and credible facts. 17. The colleges you apply for in the future can see the scores for your ACT essay portion AND read your essay response. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. What is the recommended length for an ACT essay? A) One paragraph. B) Two paragraphs. C) Four to five paragraphs. D) Ten paragraphs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Four to five paragraphs. 19. How many readers grade your essay on the ACT? A) 3. B) 4. C) 1. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 2. 20. Which of the following is NOT a scoring category for the ACT Writing Test? A) Ideas and Analysis. B) Development and Support. C) Organization. D) Creativity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Creativity. 21. Question 33 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 22. We write persuasive essays to ..... A) Inform our audience with research about one topic. B) Persuade the audience to agree with our opinions. C) To tell a story. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persuade the audience to agree with our opinions. 23. Redundant (adjective) A) Leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully. B) Not or no longer needed or useful. C) 1. come before (something) in time 2. come before in order or position* (preceding). D) 1.bring about a good or bad impression of 2. think deeply or carefully about. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Not or no longer needed or useful. 24. What does the rubric indicate about the development and support of ideas for a score of 1? A) Ideas are well-developed with clear and logical support. B) Ideas lack development, and claims lack support. C) The argument is supported by strong evidence and clear examples. D) Development of ideas is coherent and well-illustrated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ideas lack development, and claims lack support. 25. Punctuate the transition correctly: A) However, we cannot replace empathy with code. B) However we cannot replace empathy with code. C) However; we cannot replace empathy with code. D) However:we cannot replace empathy with code. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) However, we cannot replace empathy with code. Next →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAct Writing Quiz 2Act Writing Quiz 3Act Writing Quiz 4Act Writing Quiz 5Act Writing Quiz 6Act 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 Test Prep QuizAct English QuizAct Reading Strategies QuizAct Reading QuizAct Sentence Structure Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books