ACT Practice Test 3

What is the appositive phrase in the following:

In It's a Wonderful Life, one of the most popular movies ever made, a character named Clarence wants to get his wings.

• , one of the most popular movies ever made,

• , a character named Clarence wants to get his wings.

• In It's a Wonderful Life, one of the most popular movies ever made,

• In It's a Wonderful Life,

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the appositive phrase in the following:

Clarence, an angel, must accomplish this goal by helping the character George Bailey realize what a wonderful life he has had.

• Clarence, an angel,

• George Bailey

• , must accomplish this goal by helping the character George Bailey realize what a wonderful life he has had.

• what a wonderful life he has had.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

We tried to steady ourselves with our walking sticks but slipped and stumbled because of the jumbled rocks we were slipping on.

• NO CHANGE

• even though we used our walking sticks.

• despite any efforts to remain steady.

• with each step.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which word or phrase should be deleted?
Timmy said the UFO he spotted was oblong in shape.

• spotted
• oblong
• in shape
• he

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which word or phrase should be deleted?Because of their past memories of Fido, the children cried when he was euthanized.

• cried
• euthanized
• memories
• past

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Which word should be deleted?
It is a true fact that the U.S. has more divorces per capital than any country in the world.

• fact
• true
• more
• country

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which word or phrase should be deleted?Mother has to descend down the basement stairs to do the family laundry.

• descend
• down
• to do
• has too

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

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.

• NO CHANGE

• my hurried way of rushing

• my rush in haste

• rushing

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CCSS.L.8.1A

By not telling the reader right away the identity of Sarah's mother, the author ______ anticipation and intensity until it is revealed in the climax.

• Shows

• Displays

• Builds

• Gives

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

When Rita's homework load _________, she was forced to choose between spending time on school work and with friends.

• Decreased

• Multiplied

• Intensified

• Changed

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D