ACT English Review

Which are complete sentences (independent clauses)?

• At the supermarket.

• Tomato soup.

• Waiting for his mother, he fell asleep.

• My friends and family have always supported me, most of whom are here.

Which Sentences are correct?

• My car is old. It’s engine is not working properly.

• My car is old. Its engine is not working properly.

• They're mom is waiting for them.

• Their mom is waiting for them.

• There mom is waiting for them.

Which sentence is correct?

• Ur my best friend.

• You're my best friend.

• Your my best friend.

• You are my best friend.

Which sentence is a fragment (dependent clause)?

• At the supermarket.

• I don't like tomato soup.

• Which was the best thing to do?

• Waiting for this mother, he fell asleep.

How many questions are on English ACT Test?

• 15

• 60

• 75

• 90

Through modern geology, humans have a clearer -- though hardly complete -- understanding of the mechanism of magma flow, and can analyze the vibrations of the earth to warn of recent eruptions.

• NO CHANGE

• distant

• approximate

• impending

Imagine you're in a race against time, just like James and Aria during their ACT English test. If they don't finish in time, should they leave their answers blank and hope for the best?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Leaving answers blank can result in missed points, as many tests do not penalize for incorrect answers. It's often better to guess if you can eliminate some options, making 'False' the correct choice.

What type of questions do you see in the ENTIRE ACT?

• matching

• fill-in-the-blank

• Multiple Choice

• a mixture of different kinds

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct? (punctuation)

• The Eiffel Tower, which is in Paris, is the most visited monument there.

• Carrie, who is my best friend, loves green apples.

• Jackie, who is a fan of the Beatles, prefers loud music.

• Engineer Madison is here.

• Larry however is not here.

Which is the correct use of the comma.

• Pete’s favorite ice cream flavors are vanilla, chocolate, and caramel.

• Pete loves to play tennis with his nephew, dance the tango with his sister, and watch TV with his uncle.

• Marco Island is an attractive and interesting town.

• Marco Island is an attractive, interesting town.

• Marco Island is an interesting, attractive town.