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ACT PREP ASSIGNMENT 1

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the solution set of 2x-5=7-4x?

a)

{1}

b)

{2}

c)

{1/2}

d)

{-2}

e)

{-1/3}

2.

What percent of 24 is 18?

a)

75%

b)

150%

c)

25%

d)

33 1/3%

e)

133 1/3%

3.

Which of the following numbers is NOT a prime?

a)

43

b)

51

c)

73

d)

97

e)

101

4.

What is the simplified form of the expression (3x-1)2?

a)

9x2-1

b)

9x2-6x+1

c)

9x2+1

d)

9x2+6x+1

e)

9x+1

5.

If 2 less than five times a certain number is 1 more than twice the same number, which equation can be used to find the number?

a)

5(x-2)=2(x+1)

b)

5x+1=2x-2

c)

2-5x=1+2x

d)

5x-2=2x+1

e)

5(x-2)=2x+1

6.

In the rectangular coordinate system, the point associated with the ordered pair (-4,0) is located in which quadrant?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

e)

None of these

7.

Which of the following ordered pairs satisfies the equation

3x-2y=5?

a)

(-1,-1)

b)

(1,1)

c)

(1,-1)

d)

(-1,1)

e)

(5,-5)

8.

What is the sum of the fractions 5/12 and 7/18?

a)

3/5

b)

29/36

c)

1/35

d)

1/18

e)

2/5

9.

What is the value of log327?

a)

3

b)

9

c)

1/3

d)

1/9

e)

24

10.

Which is the largest of the following numbers?

a)

3.1415926

b)

22/7

c)

3.14

d)

3.1416

e)

All these numbers are equal.

11.

If Joan's English assignment is to read 80 pages, and she has read 4/5 of her assignment, how many pages does she have left to read?

a)

16

b)

20

c)

32

d)

48

e)

64

12.

In how many orders can 6 different books be placed on a shelf?

a)

1

b)

6

c)

12

d)

36

e)

720

13.
The sound of sap dripping into galvanized metal signal the beginning of the season to gather syrup.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
signals
c)
will signal
d)
is signaling
14.
The Empire State Building, the Sears Tower, the Canadian National  Tower--each of these structures was the tallest in the world when it was built.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
they were
c)
each of the three buildings were
d)
built
15.
After Jessica _____ her degree, she intends to work in her father's company.
a)
will finish
b)
will have finished
c)
finishes
d)
is finishing
16.
When my parents ____ for a visit tomorrow, they will see our new baby for the first time.
a)
will arrive
b)
arrived
c)
will have arrived
d)
arrive
17.
Mary looked down to discover a snake at her feet.  When she saw it, she ____.
a)
screamed
b)
was screaming
c)
had screamed
d)
screams
18.
By the time Daniel finally graduated from high school, he ___ seven different schools because his parents moved frequently.
a)
attended
b)
had attended
c)
was attending
d)
had been attending
19.
Until you learn to relax more, you ____ your ability to speak English.
a)
won't improve
b)
haven't improved
c)
aren't improved
d)
don't improve
20.

A teenage whose holding a shoebox containing a kitten smiles as other fly by.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

thats

c)

as

d)

who's

21.
What does "intact" mean?
a)
Extremely unpleasant
b)
To overwhelm
c)
Undamaged in any way
d)
To desire something belonging to another
22.
inherent means:
a)
a sweet lullaby
b)
to comfort
c)
naturally part of something
d)
not very good
23.
The size and style of the dress is not to my liking.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
was
c)
will being
d)
are
24.
A consultant charges $45 for each hour she works on a consultation, plus a flat $30 consulting fee.  How many hours of work are included in a $210 bill for consultation?
a)
2  4/5
b)
4
c)
4  2/3
d)
7
25.
(3x3)3  is equivalent to:
a)
27x6
b)
9x9
c)
3x6
d)
27x9
26.

Cattle have mainly fed on grass in a particular region in Texas for the past 40 years. Recently, the population of cattle has doubled. What effects might this growth have on the ecosystem?

a)

The cattle are diseased.

b)

Next year, the cattle population will have tripled.

c)

The cattle need more space or more grass.

d)

The cattle need less space or less food.

27.

Fishermen have recently begun fishing near Antartica. Due to their success, they plan to expand their business and capture thirty to fiftty times as many fish. What effects might this have on the ecosystem?

a)

The fish might become endangered.

b)

Any prey of these fish might overpopulate.

c)

Both answers are correct.

28.

Name two plant groups that have a combined growth less than that of plant 3.

a)

1 & 2

b)

2 & 7

c)

1 & 7

d)

6 & 7

29.

The volume of each red marble is:

a)

0 mL

b)

1 mL

c)

2 mL

d)

10 mL

30.
A student wants to test the effects of type of exercise on heart rate.  What would be a proper hypothesis?
a)
If type of exercise affects the heart rate of a person, then jumping jacks will increase the heart rate the most
b)
Jumping jacks will cause the highest heart rate
c)
Exercise increases heart rate
d)
If exercise affects heart rate, jumping jacks will increase heart rate the most
31.

The words of the novel or poem are literally "bound" within there pages.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

its

c)

one's

d)

these

32.
write or create
a)
analyze
b)
engage
c)
differentiate
d)
compose
33.
occupy, attract, or involve someone's attention
a)
engage
b)
emerge
c)
relevant
d)
reflect
34.
become apparant, important, or prominent
a)
emerge
b)
determine
c)
engage
d)
evolve
35.
How many questions are on the English section?
a)
70
b)
75
c)
65
d)
80
36.
What are the 4 required tests for the ACT?
a)
Math, Art, Reading, English
b)
Science, Math, Reading, Writing
c)
English, Math, Reading, Science
d)
Math, Writing, Social Studies, English