ACT-English

What does it mean to maintain the tone of a passage?

• To change the emotional quality or attitude throughout the text, ensuring variety in how the message is conveyed.

• To keep the same emotional quality or attitude throughout the text, ensuring consistency in how the message is conveyed.

• To focus solely on the factual content of the text, disregarding emotional elements.

• To use different tones in different sections of the text to create contrast.

Define 'NO CHANGE' in the context of ACT English questions.

• 'NO CHANGE' means the sentence is incorrect and needs revision.

• 'NO CHANGE' indicates that the original wording of the sentence is correct and does not need to be altered.

• 'NO CHANGE' suggests that the sentence should be rephrased for clarity.

• 'NO CHANGE' refers to a type of question that requires a new sentence structure.

Explain the concept of 'audience awareness' in writing.

• Understanding the readers' needs, expectations, and level of knowledge to tailor the writing accordingly.

• Focusing solely on the writer's perspective and style without considering the audience.

• Using complex vocabulary to impress the audience regardless of their understanding.

• Writing in a way that is only relevant to the writer's experiences.

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

• A detailed outline of the essay's structure.

• A quote from a famous author used to support the argument.

• A list of references used in the research paper.

What does 'conciseness' mean in writing?

• Expressing ideas clearly and directly without unnecessary words.

• Using complex vocabulary to impress the reader.

• Including as many details as possible in writing.

• Writing in a way that is difficult to understand.

What is the significance of punctuation in writing?

• Punctuation is used to decorate the text and make it colorful.

• Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas, making the text easier to read and understand.

• Punctuation is only necessary in formal writing, not in casual texts.

• Punctuation serves no real purpose and can be omitted in most cases.

Define 'parallel structure'.

• Parallel structure is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence, enhancing readability and rhythm.

• Parallel structure refers to the use of different grammatical forms in a sentence to create variety.

• Parallel structure is a technique used to compare two unrelated ideas in a sentence.

• Parallel structure involves the use of complex sentences to convey intricate ideas.

What is a rhetorical question?

• A question that is asked to get a direct answer.

• A question that is asked for effect or to make a point rather than to elicit an answer.

• A question that has no answer.

• A question that is always answered immediately.

What is the difference between active and passive voice?

• Active voice emphasizes the subject performing the action, while passive voice emphasizes the action being performed on the subject.

• Active voice is used only in formal writing, while passive voice is used in informal writing.

• Active voice uses more complex sentence structures than passive voice.

• Active voice is always preferred in writing, while passive voice is never acceptable.

What is the purpose of the ACT English section?

• To assess a student's understanding of standard written English, including grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and rhetorical skills.

• To evaluate a student's mathematical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

• To measure a student's knowledge of scientific concepts and principles.

• To test a student's reading comprehension and analysis of literary texts.