Pre-Act English

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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
+37
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What pronoun should be changed to make this sentence reasonable?
When Clara ran out of fantasy novels to read, she went to the library to replenish her supply. Unfortunately, they were completely out of them.
"she"
"they"
"them"
"her"
Answer explanation
The word "Library" is singular and must be matched with a singular pronoun for the pronoun to match with its antecedent.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can this sentence be improved?
Most kayaks are made of rubberized cloth, molded plastic, or fiberglass. It is covered except for the opening in which the paddler or paddlers sit.
NO CHANGE
One is
They are
Which are
Answer explanation
"They are" should be used in this sentence, since "kayaks" is plural, and it must be matched with a plural pronoun.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Correct the sentence.
Changes for the new and improved ACT Writing section is going to be implemented soon.
NO CHANGE
have
are
will be
Answer explanation
Any other answer choice will make the sentence even more unreasonable.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can you make this sentence reasonable?
Equipment for both types of kayaks are similar...
NO CHANGE
is
were
was
Answer explanation
The subject "equipment" is singular and must be matched with another singular verb which makes "is" the most ideal answer choice.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can you improve this sentence?
My brother claims that he will have become the president of the United States if he is able to raise enough money to run an effective campaign.
NO CHANGE
has become
became
will become
Answer explanation
The tense of the sentence is future causing for the pharse to be set in the future tense with "will."
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1B
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
I grew up with buckets, shovels, and nets waiting by the back door; hip-waders hanging in the closet; tide table charts covering the refrigerator door; and a microscope was sitting on the kitchen table.
NO CHANGE
would sit
sitting
sat
Answer explanation
The pattern in the verbs is "-ing" and must be continued to match with the topics.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where should sentence 2 be placed for logic and coherence?
where it is now
Before Sentence 1
After Sentence 3
Answer explanation
Sentences 1 and 2 relate with how they talk about Kyd writing a play about Shakespeare, so Sentence 3 should not disrupt their relation and should be place at the end.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.3
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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