Language of ACT Test (List 1)

Fill in the blank: "The teacher asked the students to ________ the main idea of the passage."

• suggest

• define

• describe

• argue

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

What is a synonym of "relevant"?

• Irrelevant

• Unrelated

• Pertinent

• Trivial

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Definition-based: How would you define "context" in this sentence? "Understanding the context of a story helps in grasping its full meaning."

• The main character

• The background information

• The ending

• The title

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Using context clues, what does "argument" mean in this passage? "The lawyer presented a strong argument to convince the jury."

• A fight

• A discussion

• A reasoned statement

• A question

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Word usage: The word "claim" is used in this sentence: "She made a claim that she had seen a rare bird in the park." What does "claim" mean in this context?

• A demand for something

• A statement of belief

• A legal right

• A complaint

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

Fill in the blank: "The scientist provided ________ to support his theory."

• evidence

• opinion

• suggestion

• argument

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

What is an antonym of "explicit"?

• Clear

• Vague

• Direct

• Obvious

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

Definition-based: How would you define "implicit" in this sentence? "The message was implicit in his words, though he never stated it directly."

• Clearly stated

• Implied

• Written

• Obvious

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Using context clues, what does "perspective" mean in this passage? "From her perspective, the situation seemed unfair."

• A physical viewpoint

• A personal point of view

• A historical fact

• A legal document

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Word usage: The word "option" is used in this sentence: "He had the option to choose between two different courses." What does "option" mean in this context?

• A requirement

• A choice

• A problem

• A solution

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4