Pre-Act English

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Which word is a synonym for 'elated'?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Confused

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'Each of the students have completed their assignments.'

• Each

• have

• their

• assignments

What is the main theme of the passage?

• Friendship

• Betrayal

• Courage

• Love