ACT English - Word Choice

After Gaudi’s death, work stalled between 1936 and 1940 when the Civil War broke out in Spain and again as World War II began, leaving the project years behind schedule. During the wars, Catalan anarchists destroyed part of the basilica and the models and designs Gaudi left for the builders, 1 who disagreed with the direction the building should take. It took years for the project to get back on track; once it was, it was impossible to know whether additional construction would match Gaudi’s vision.

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• who were forced to reconstruct what plans they could, an arduous and time-consuming process.

• who were still years behind schedule in finishing the basilica.

• although later some of the original work would be rediscovered.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

The Sagrada Familia, one of the most iconic structures in Barcelona, remains unfinished, a constant work-in-progress in the Barcelona skyline. Despite these setbacks, it is open to the public for both religious services and tourism, attracting over three million visitors a year. In fact, tourist entrance fees now pay for annual construction costs 1 each year now that it is open to the public. 

• since it is now open to the public

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• because it is now open to the public

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CCSS.L.4.1F

United States presidents William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, both originally natives of Charles City County, Virginia, share a unique place in American history.

• natives

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• originally native

• natives, originally,

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CCSS.L.3.1A

The nonprofit organization is able to raise an annual $350,000 per year from fundraising banquets alone.

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• is able to raise

• are able to raise

• are able to raise an annual

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

Despite the previous growth over the years, in May of this year, the stock depreciated in value by over 15%.

• depreciated

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• have been depreciating in value

• has been depreciating in value

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

With this new focus, I began studying mechanical engineering and automotive design. I might not have been able to drive a race car; but now I could design a car, build a car, and engineer it to win a race. The drivers still get all the credit for the championships, but everyone knows they would never win without the people like myself.

• still get all credit for the championship

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• still get all credits for championships

• still get all the credit among championships

Read the following passage:

1. I love to watch Netflix. 2. Going into each episode, the actors and actresses have clearly put in a lot work to make the show exciting. 3. Since Netflix has been a thing, one of my favorite shows is October Faction. 4. I think the show is modeled like previous superhero shows, but at the same time, it adds some unexpected twists.

Which sentence revision for sentence #2 is the least confusing?

(KLA-Knowledge of Language)

• For each show, the actors and actresses have clearly put in a lot work to make the show exciting.

• The actors and actresses, for each show, have clearly put in a lot work to make the show exciting.

• It's clear that the actors and actresses have put in a lot work to make each episode exciting.

• The actors and actresses have clearly put in a lot work to make the show extra exciting.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

This way, should you make a mistake, you can retrace your steps to locate and correct the original errant placement.

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• if you want to

• time permitting

• with your pen

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

The name Sudoku is derived from the phrase single number in the Japanese language. Nevertheless, its definition refers to the placement or allotment of a single number

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• Specifically,

• Ultimately,

• Largely,

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1G

While crossword puzzles seem to be the game of choice, they need only sit in an airport or doctor’s office in any city to see how Sudoku is slowly overtaking the popular word game.

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• one needs

• it needs

• which need

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CCSS.L.3.1A