WorksheetsACT Reading Quiz
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When reading passages, you can save time by...
a)
Reading the entire passage
b)
Reading the first paragraph only
c)
Reading the last paragraph only
d)
Reading the first and last sentence of each paragraph
2.
If you must guess on questions, you should...
a)
Choose a different answer each time to increase odds
b)
Choose the same answer each time to increase odds
3.
The ACT is scored by the amount of correct answers. If you are about to run out of time you should...
a)
Make sure each question has an answer, even if its a guess
b)
Leave all unknown answers blank
4.
If you run into challenging questions on the ACT test, you should...
a)
Answer each question in order, no matter the time limit
b)
Skip the hard questions, then come back and answer them
5.
What should you not use to make an inference?
a)
Data in a table/graph
b)
What you already know
c)
opinions
d)
What you have observed
6.
You can write in your test booklet?
a)
Yes
b)
No
7.
You must read the passages in order on the reading and science tests.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
The four types of reading passages include...
a)
Humanities, Social Science, Native Science, Prose Fiction
b)
Human Nature, Social Science, Natural Science, Prose Friction
c)
Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, Prose Facts
d)
Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, Prose Fiction
9.
Answer which questions first?
a)
Hard
b)
Complex
c)
Rhetorical
d)
Easy
10.
Which of the following would not be a type of question on the ACT reading test
a)
Identifying important details
b)
Knowing the authors name
c)
Inferring the meaning of words
d)
Determining the main idea
11.
The key to ACT reading is...
a)
Intelligence
b)
Skill
c)
Pace
d)
Focus
12.
How many questions are on the reading section, and how long do you have?
a)
40 questions, 35 minutes
b)
35 questions, 35 minutes
c)
45 questions, 45 minutes
d)
40 questions, 40 minutes
13.
Another name for big picture questions are...
a)
plot
b)
details
c)
main idea
d)
inference
14.
If you have gotten lower than a 20 on the reading, you should..
a)
be excited
b)
not read any passages
c)
read your best passages and guess on the ones you score low on
d)
read all 4 passages
15.
In which section should you pay close attention to the narrator and how the narrator reacts..
a)
Prose Fiction
b)
Humanities
c)
Social Science
d)
Natural Science
16.
The ACT wants you to infer something that MUST be true based on what you have read.
Ms. Nelson came to class this morning with wet hair. What can be inferred from the preceding statement?
Ms. Nelson came to class this morning with wet hair. What can be inferred from the preceding statement?
a)
She ran through the sprinklers
b)
She was sweating from the gym
c)
She showered before class
d)
Her hair is not dry
17.
Which of the following is not a trap answer (answer to avoid)...
a)
Extreme words like most, worst, best, never, totally, always, only
b)
Words that would offend anyone.
c)
A true statement but is not in the passage.
d)
A statement that answers the question
18.
reflective, wistful, distracted, nostalgic
Which word means "looking back to the past"...
Which word means "looking back to the past"...
a)
reflective
b)
wistful
c)
distracted
d)
nostalgic
19.
The main idea of the fiction section usually has to do with...
a)
the author
b)
the setting
c)
the climax
d)
the conflict
20.
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
b)
Floods cause mudslides.
c)
Floods damage houses and roads.
21.
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Soccer is important at the Olympics.
b)
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
c)
Soccer is also called football.
d)
Soccer is played by men and women.
22.
The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?
a)
eating breakfast
b)
sailing
c)
riding his bike
d)
playing with his friends
23.
Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?
a)
Furious is a fancier word than mad.
b)
Lucy was really upset.
c)
Lucy wasn't that mad at all.
d)
Lucy was going home.
24.
My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.
a)
eating treats and popcorn
b)
clowns
c)
going to the circus
d)
lions
25.
It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.
a)
got her sunglasses
b)
made a sandwich
c)
picked up her umbrella
d)
put on sandals
26.
Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
Sam is most likely going to ___________________.
a)
the beach
b)
school
c)
the mall
d)
the library
27.
Mary was standing on the sidewalk. Then, she saw a butterfly. She got a net. She chased the butterfly. What will Mary most likely do next?
a)
Mary will try to catch a spider.
b)
Mary will run and play.
c)
Mary will try to catch the butterfly in her net.
d)
Mary will try to catch a moth.
28.
Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?
What is the problem?
a)
The TV is broken.
b)
The bathtub is overflowing.
c)
There is no soap in the bathroom.
d)
The stove was left turned on.
29.
Shanna had never seen so many fish before. She looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. She never thought she could feel like she was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry.
The main topic is about...
a)
The Mall
b)
The Ocean
c)
The Aquariam
d)
The Park
30.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Sometimes people feel sad.
b)
You should do good things for others.
c)
We're not always happy.
d)
There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
31.
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Weekends are times to travel.
b)
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
c)
The author's grandparents live far away.
d)
The author is sad to leave her cousins.
32.
Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Jenny got sick.
b)
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
c)
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
d)
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.
33.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
Josh got lots of gifts.
b)
Charles got a lot of gifts.
c)
Charles had a great birthday.
d)
Josh had a great birthday.
34.
Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
a)
King Midas loved gold.
b)
King Midas sold lots of gold.
c)
King Midas had a heart of gold.
d)
King Midas hated gold.
35.
Native Americans dried strips of meat, pounded it into a paste, and then mixed it with fat. Sometimes they added berries and sugar. Then they pressed it into small cakes. They called these cakes pemmican. Pemmican didn't spoil, and it provided lots of energy for people traveling or going hunting. Today explorers still carry and eat this food.
What is the passage mostly about?
What is the passage mostly about?
a)
who uses pemmican today
b)
what can be put into pemmican
c)
how pemmican was prepared by Native Americans.
d)
why people eat pemmican today
36.
Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? Most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. By the way, females can expect to live about six years longer than males. That’s taken from past records too!
What is the paragraph mostly about?
What is the paragraph mostly about?
a)
how long you might expect to live
b)
about the health of females
c)
why people live to be 70
d)
tells that people live to be 100
37.
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Tom finds enough food for his family.
b)
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
c)
Tom didn't catch anything.
d)
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
38.
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
b)
Soccer players learn how to dribble.
c)
They learn how to work together as teammates.
d)
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
39.
Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
What is this selection mainly about?
What is this selection mainly about?
a)
Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.
b)
We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.
c)
You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.
d)
Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.
40.
Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
The kitten sleeps a lot.
b)
Mary plays with her kitten
c)
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
d)
Mary want a new pet.
41.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Mrs. Jones bakes pies.
b)
Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
c)
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers
d)
They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.
42.
Many people have not heard giraffes make noises. Giraffes do not use sounds to “talk” with each other. When hurt, giraffes make a low moo, something like a cow. When frightened, they make a short, high sound.
What is the main idea?
What is the main idea?
a)
Giraffes do make noises
b)
Giraffes talk all the time.
c)
Cows and giraffes talk to each other.
d)
Lots of people have heard giraffes talk.
43.
Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never
slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? What does the word apprehensive mean as used in the text?
a)
worried
b)
angry
c)
excited
d)
in pain
44.
As the author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling is
a prominent writer in the field of children's literature. What does the word prominent mean as used in the text?
a)
knowledgable
b)
lucky
c)
well-known
d)
silly
45.
David knew that the
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. What does the word rigorous mean as used in the text?
a)
boring
b)
difficult
c)
surprising
d)
shocking
46.
What is the use of words to create pictures in your mind, appealing to the five senses?
a)
stanza
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
optical illusion
d)
imagery
47.
What is personification?
a)
A person emphasizing something in a poem.
b)
An object or animal taking on human characteristics.
c)
A type of poem that tells about a person's life.
d)
A type of poetry that uses metaphors to describe a person.
48.
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. What does the word jovial mean as used in the text?
a)
crazy
b)
happy
c)
irritable
d)
angry
49.
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
What is the theme?
What is the theme?
a)
Be honest.
b)
Don't be greedy.
c)
Always share your things with others.
d)
Be respectful to others.
50.
conversation between two people in the text
a)
enhance
b)
permament
c)
visualize
d)
dialouge
51.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, "There, there, Max. We'll just find something else to do." She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, "I don't wanna sand-mich!" A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
What lines from the text support the idea that Mom and Max were going to go on a picnic?
a)
She began to unpack the picnic basket
b)
Max stares blankly out the window
c)
Mom offers Max a sandwich
d)
His mother conforted him
52.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.
What type of work does Paul do?
What type of work does Paul do?
a)
A lawyer
b)
a construction worker
c)
a doctor
d)
a garbage man
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