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act english final practice

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.

a)

Paris and Italy and Germany and China.

b)

No change

c)

Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

d)

Paris Italy, Germany and China.

2.

The tree is very tall old and green.

a)

very tall, old and green.

b)

very, tall, old, and green.

c)

very tall old, and green.

d)

No change

3.

I want to buy a new jacket, but it is too expensive.

a)

I want to buy a new jacket and it is too expensive.

b)

I want to buy a new jacket, but, it is too expensive.

c)

No change

d)

I want to buy a new jacket but it is too expensive.

4.

NASA would gather data; and the Space Shuttle would work on returning spaceships intact from space journeys.

a)

No change

b)

gather data. And the

c)

gather data, and the

d)

gather data, the

5.

We went to the amusement park, it was a lot of fun.

a)

No change

b)

We went to the amusement park - it was a lot of fun.

c)

We went to the amusement park and, it was a lot of fun.

d)

We we to the amusement park it was a lot of fun.

6.

In five minutes the building will be closed.

a)

No change

b)

In five minutes the building, will be closed.

c)

In five minutes; the building will be closed.

d)

In five minutes, the building will be closed.

7.

Amy Rivers, my best friend is going to the mall today.

a)

No change

b)

Amy Rivers my best friend, is going to the mall today.

c)

Amy Rivers, my best friend, is going to the mall today.

d)

Amy Rivers my best friend is going to the mall today.

8.

My brother, a 26 year old male, is watching TV.

a)

No change

b)

My brother, a 26 year old male is watching TV.

c)

My brother a 26 year old male, is watching TV.

d)

My brother a 26 year old male is watching TV.

9.

Sorry we do not have enough room.

a)

No change

b)

Sorry, we do not have enough room.

c)

Sorry. We do not have enough room.

d)

Sorry - we do not have enough room.

10.

As an English teacher, people often ask me to name my favorite book.

a)

No change

b)

people often require me

c)

I am often asked

d)

students sometimes ask me

11.

Which compound sentence has the correct punctuation?

a)

I don’t like orange soda, I much prefer a cola.

b)

I don’t like orange soda I much prefer a cola.

c)

I don’t like orange soda; I much prefer a cola.

d)

I don’t like orange soda; I much, prefer a cola.

12.

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

a)

Although she knew nothing about the topic. Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

b)

Although she knew nothing about the topic, Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

c)

Although she knew nothing about the topic; Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

d)

Although she knew nothing about the topic Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

13.

Choose the correct sentence form.

a)

The book of poems is on the shelf.

b)

The book of poems are on the shelf.

14.

Choose the correct sentence form.

a)

Farmer Ted, neither the cow nor the pigs have been fed yet.

b)

Farmer Ted, neither the cow nor the pigs has been fed yet.

15.

Choose the correct sentence form.

a)

Either Stuart or Mike will lend me their fishing gear for the trip.

b)

Either Stuart or Mike will lend me his fishing gear for the trip.

16.

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

a)

Despite its glorious past; boxing is nevertheless a controversial sport.

b)

Despite its glorious past. Boxing is nevertheless a controversial sport.

c)

Despite its glorious past boxing is nevertheless a controversial sport.

d)

Despite its glorious past, boxing is nevertheless a controversial sport.

17.

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

a)

Oh my gosh Becky look at her butt.

b)

Oh my gosh; Becky, look at her butt.

c)

Oh my gosh! Becky, look at her butt.

d)

Oh my gosh, Becky; look at her butt.

18.

Which sentence is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

a)

There is much evil in this world, yet, good usually prevails.

b)

There is much evil in this world yet, good usually prevails.

c)

There is much evil in this world; yet, good usually prevails.

d)

There is much evil in this world, yet good usually prevails.

19.

Which sentence is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

a)

There is much evil in this world, yet, good usually prevails.

b)

There is much evil in this world yet, good usually prevails.

c)

There is much evil in this world; yet, good usually prevails.

d)

There is much evil in this world, yet good usually prevails.

20.

Which sentence is the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

a)

Ralph Ellison is best know for his 1952 novel Invisible Man, however; he also wrote short stories and essays.

b)

Ralph Ellison is best know for his 1952 novel Invisible Man; however, he also wrote short stories and essays.

c)

Ralph Ellison is best know for his 1952 novel Invisible Man, however, he also wrote short stories and essays.

d)

Ralph Ellison is best know for his 1952 novel Invisible Man, however he also wrote short stories and essays.

21.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

Us pilots are interested in planes and altitudes.

b)

We pilots are interested in their planes and altitudes.

22.

About three and a half million people ride the subways I think I have met them all.

a)

No Change

b)

subways, and

c)

subways, which

d)

subways actually

23.

The beach is no longer deserted; dedicated sunbathers sit in chairs, read, slept, or talked.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

to read, sleep, or talking

c)

reading, sleeping, or talking.

d)

read, sleep, or talk.

24.

Imagining all these people, it is that I know that they remain even after I have left.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

It being that I imagined all these people, they

c)

Imagining all these people, they

d)

I imagine all these people

25.

Glory Foods' president and founder Bill Williams knows that his food can't be beat on taste and quality.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

founder, Bill Williams

c)

founder Bill Williams,

d)

founder, Bill Williams,

26.

The Anaheim pepper often graces doorways tied in ropes called "ristas."

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

, tied in ropers called "ristas," graces doorways.

c)

, called "ristas," are tied in ropes gracing doorways.

d)

tied in ropes called "ristas."

27.

The church service was over, the family had returned; and everyone was sitting in the den.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

over, the family had returned home,

c)

over the family had returned home

d)

over the family had returned home;

28.

Growing up in Mexico in the 1920's, Hernandez believed she was born to dance.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Growing up, in Mexico in the 1920's

c)

Growing up in Mexico, in the 1920's

d)

Growing up in Mexico in the 1920's

29.

Shifting her attention slightly, I am asked which church I attend and am invited to visit hers.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

there's a question about which church I attend and invited

c)

Renee asks which church I attend and invites me

d)

I'm asked about the church I attend, inviting me

30.

I would show off the lanterns my mother made, eat mooncake, and drink tea with my friends.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

eaten mooncake, and drank

c)

eaten mooncake, and drunk

d)

eat mooncake, and drank

31.

Cheek to cheek, the dance is performed to the relaxed two-step tempo.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Couples dance check to cheek to the relaxed two-step tempo.

c)

A relaxed two-step tempo, couples dance check to cheek.

d)

Cheek to cheek, the two-step temp relaxes dancing couples.

32.

Jeremy enjoys many genres of movies, including action, adventure, drama, and comedy.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

adventure; drama and comedy

c)

adventure, drama and comedy

d)

adventure drama and comedy

33.

Swimming is more fun than to jog or to play tennis.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

jogging or playing tennis.

c)

to jog or playing tennis.

d)

to jog or play tennis.

34.

I presume, Mr. Jefferson that you are here to discuss the hearing in today's trial.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

presume Mr. Jefferson

c)

presume, Mr. Jefferson,

d)

presume Mr. Jefferson,

35.

Jessica wanted to go to Stanford yet her ACT score only allowed her the chance to go to MSU.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Stanford, yet

c)

Stanford; yet

d)

Stanford. Yet

36.

Billy, can you please pass me the salt?

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Billy can

c)

Billy; can

d)

Billy. Can

37.
Drinking coffee scientists have discovered may help prevent heart disease.
a)
No Change.
b)
Drinking coffee, scientists have discovered, may help prevent heart disease.
c)
Drinking coffee, scientists have discovered may help prevent heart disease.
d)
Drinking coffee scientists have discovered, may help prevent heart disease.
38.
The panda is a warm gentle animal that dines on bamboo shoots.
a)
No Change.
b)
The panda, is a warm gentle animal that dines on bamboo shoots.
c)
The panda is warm, gentle animal, that dines on bamboo shoots. 
d)
The panda is a warm, gentle animal that dines on bamboo shoots.
39.
I’ve decked out my laptop with a keyboard cover, pokemon stickers, and a transparent case.
a)
No Change.
b)
I’ve decked out my laptop with a keyboard cover, Pokemon stickers and a transparent case.
c)
I’ve decked out my laptop with a keyboard cover, Pokemon, stickers and, a transparent case.
d)
I’ve decked out my laptop, with a keyboard cover, Pokemon stickers and a transparent case.
40.
I can’t buy those new shoes, if the price is too high.
a)
No Change.
b)
I can't by those new shoes if the price is too high.
c)
I can't buy those, new shoes, if the price is too high.
d)
I can't, buy those new shoes if the price is too high.
41.
Tonys hat is on the floor.
a)
No Change.
b)
Tonys' hat is on the floor
c)
Tonies' hat is on the floor
d)
Tony’s hat is on the floor.
42.
Both players’ jerseys were soaked with sweat.
a)
No Change.
b)
Both players’s jerseys were soaked with sweat.
c)
Both player's jersey's were soaked with sweat.
d)
Both players jersey's were soaked with sweat.
43.
The bank robbers threw the wads of cash into trash bags and rushed out the door, whose hinges were getting rusty. Outside, they met up with a friend who drove them to a secret hiding place. The police tried to follow them but they were too late onto the scene.
a)
No Change.
b)
The bank robbers threw the wads of cash into trash bags and rushed out the door. Outside, they met up with a friend who drove them to a secret hiding place. The police tried to follow them but they were too late onto the scene.
c)
The bank robbers threw the wads of cash into trash bags and rushed out the door, whose hinges were getting rusty. The police tried to follow them but they were too late onto the scene.
d)
The bank robbers threw the wads of cash into trash bags. Outside, they met up with a friend who drove them to a secret hiding place. 
44.
n her biography about her life, she writes about overcoming poverty and fear.
a)
No Change.
b)
In her biography, about her life, she writes about overcoming poverty and fear.
c)
In her biography , she writes about overcoming poverty and fear.
d)
She writes about overcoming poverty and fear.
45.
Carrying drugs is something that could put you in jail.
a)
No Change.
b)
Carrying drugs is illegal.
c)
Carrying drugs is illegal and is something that could put you in jail.
d)
Carrying drugs puts you in jail.
46.
Consider the amount of paper that’s wasted by unnecessary printing, a hundred thousand pages, three times as much as what our competitors use.
a)
No Change. 
b)
Consider the amount of paper that’s wasted by unnecessary printing; a hundred thousand pages, three times as much as what our competitors use. 
c)
Consider the amount of paper that’s wasted by unnecessary printing, a hundred thousand pages--three times as much as what our competitors use.
d)
Consider the amount of paper that’s wasted by unnecessary printing—a hundred thousand pages, three times as much as what our competitors use. 
47.
Cambridge is home to two of the best universities in the world: MIT and Harvard. 
a)
No Change.
b)
Cambridge is home to two of the best universities in the world MIT and Harvard.
c)
Cambridge is home to two of the best universities in the world, MIT and Harvard.
d)
Cambridge is home to two of the best universities in the world; MIT and Harvard.
48.
Although women in cities from New York to Boston demanded equality in academic opportunities, most East Coast universities did not yield to such demands. Be that as it may, the coeducational balance did not become a prominent issue for East Coast admissions officers until the 1960s.
a)
No Change. 
b)
In fact, 
c)
In addition,
d)
For example,
49.
Tired from the 20 mile hike, Yasmine retired to her tent and snoozed.
a)
No Change.
b)
hit the sack.
c)
dozed off.
d)
slept.
50.
The manager told the employees that the company was doing fine and that no one would be fired.
a)
No Change. 
b)
instructed
c)
assured
d)
notified
51.
During summer camp, I would talk to the other campers about friends back home living in the cabin.
a)
No Change. Leave the phrase where it is. 
b)
Move phrase to after the word campers.
c)
Move phrase to after the word talk.
d)
Move phrase to after the word friends