Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

ACT Lesson #9: Redundancy

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It occurred to me that my rushed manner of speeding through my chapter reading was not the most effective way to study for my history test.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

my hurried way of rushing

c)

my rush in haste

d)

rushing

2.

Underwater explorer Jaques Cousteau, exploring under the sea, would go on to develop the first open-circuit underwater breathing regulator tank called the “aqua-lung.”

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Cousteau

c)

Cousteau—who was exploring under the sea—

d)

Cousteau—who was exploring under the sea—

3.

Even in his youth, Ming’s parents knew his art was extraordinary and destined for prestigious acclaim.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

renowned fame.

c)

prestigious recognition.

d)

acclaim.

4.

Initially, he first thought the berries were poisonous and avoided eating them.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

at first

c)

originally

d)

DELETE the underlined portion.

5.

We were flabbergasted that the hibiscus plant can reach a height of up to fifteen feet tall.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

achieve to reach

c)

attain and reach

d)

in terms of height reach

6.

Owners of the new building hired security guards to deter potential trespassers who might wrongfully enter their property.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

people who might trespass by walking on to the private property.

c)

trespassers who sneak into the building where they are not allowed.

d)

trespassers.

7.

The results of the local election showed that Buddy Primeaux won the popular vote, with people choosing him to be in office.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

with voters picking who they wanted to be in office.

c)

as the people’s choice for who should be in office.

d)

DELETE the underlined portion and end the sentence with a period.

8.

Angela was terribly concerned about the potential side effects of her new medicine, but the doctor insisted there was only a minimal and extremely small chance they would affect her

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

minimal in that it was extremely small

c)

minimally small

d)

minimal

9.

James had told me he was studying to prepare for his medical licensing exam, but when I looked at the materials on his desk, I found only comic books.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

to get himself ready

c)

like someone who is planning to be ready

d)

DELETE the underlined portion.

10.

As a military man, one of General Dwight Eisenhower’s greatest achievements was his role in the preparation and planning for the Allied D-Day invasion at Normandy.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

preparation, which was the planning

c)

preparation, that is, the planning

d)

preparation

11.

We worked together to find a realistic solution that we could achieve.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

to achieve.

c)

to solve.

d)

DELETE the underlined portion and end the sentence with a period.

12.

The Sahara Desert is harsh and prohibitive to those who are not familiar with it, but the adventurous tourist can have an amazing experience in the desert with an experienced guide leading the way.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

whose job it is to lead him or her.

c)

who goes along as the guide.

d)

guiding the tourist, as a leader.

13.

At first I was repulsed by the idea of enrolling in an entry-level class, but before long, enough time had passed, that as I mused over it longer, I gradually came around and decided to attend.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

soon, not much time had passed

c)

after a while, not long after,

d)

after a while,

14.

My sister, however, can finish the crossword, completing it in less than fifteen minutes.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

crossword

c)

crossword’s end

d)

crossword by working on it

15.

At first glance, the cryptic directions (you couldn’t figure them out) seemed impossible to understand.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

seemed impossible

c)

seemed impossible so you couldn’t figure them out

d)

seemed so impossible you almost couldn’t figure them out