English Quiz

How often will you be asked directly about spelling in the ACT English section?

• Always

• Sometimes

• Seldomly

• Never

Which of the following is tested through the Conventions of Language reporting category?

• Word choice, style, and tone

• Topic development, organization, unity, and cohesion

• Usage and mechanics

• Literary analysis

How are questions about the passage as a whole indicated in the ACT English section?

• Brackets

• Underline

• Box

How are questions about specific words or phrases from the passage indicated in the ACT English section?

• Brackets

• Underline

• Box

Which of the following is a word's literal meaning or dictionary definition?

• Denotation

• Connotation

Which of the following is a word’s implied meaning or feeling associated with the word?

• Denotation

• Connotation

The ACT will _____________ directly ask about grammar rules!

• always

• sometimes

• never

• frequently

What type of questions are included in the ACT English section?

• Multiple-choice questions

• Short answer questions

• Essay questions

• Fill-in-the-blank questions

How are sentences within a paragraph indicated in the ACT English section?

• Brackets

• Underline

• Box

What is the best approach for questions that ask about adding or deleting information in a passage?

• Always choose to add more information for clarity

• Always delete information to make the passage more concise

• Consider the relevance and purpose of the information in context

• Skip these questions as they are too subjective