Language of ACT Test (List 2)

Fill-in-the-blank: Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The teacher asked the students to ________ the main points of the lecture in their notes."

• emphasize

• highlight

• contradict

• refute

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Synonym/Antonym: What is a synonym of "restate"?

• ignore

• repeat

• confuse

• question

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition-based: How would you define the word "analysis" in this sentence? "The scientist's analysis of the data revealed unexpected results."

• Summary

• Examination

• Guess

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Context clues: Using context clues, what does "reinforce" mean in this passage? "The coach used videos to reinforce the techniques taught during practice."

• Weaken

• Strengthen

• Ignore

• Replace

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Word usage: The word "shift" is used in this sentence: "There was a noticeable shift in the company's policy." What does "shift" mean in this context?

• Movement

• Change

• Delay

• End

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Fill-in-the-blank: Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The author uses vivid imagery to ________ the emotions of the characters."

• convey

• refute

• contradict

• ignore

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Synonym/Antonym: What is an antonym of "consistent"?

• Steady

• Variable

• Reliable

• Uniform

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Definition-based: How would you define the word "contrast" in this sentence? "The essay highlights the contrast between urban and rural lifestyles."

• Similarity

• Difference

• Combination

• Agreement

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Context clues: Using context clues, what does "elaborate" mean in this passage? "The speaker decided to elaborate on his initial points to ensure clarity."

• Simplify

• Expand

• Shorten

• Hide

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Word usage: The word "address" is used in this sentence: "The mayor will address the concerns of the citizens in the meeting." What does "address" mean in this context?

• Ignore

• Speak to

• Write down

• Avoid

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4