WorksheetsACT English Accomplish Purpose, Part 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Toward evening, a sort of light from the storm was visible through the whole of New England.
THE WRITER WOULD LIKE TO INDICATE THAT AT THIS POINT, THE THUNDERSTORM IS INCREDIBLY POWERFUL. GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE BEST ACCOMPLISHES THE WRITER'S GOAL?
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the storm was loud across
there was a larger electrical storm throughout
a raging thunderstorm dominated
When Matthew moved to New Jersey to be a pro at the Pine Valley Golf Club, he met with Ellis - ex-pro golfer and former coach - who had seen Matthew beat the competition.
GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE MOST CLEARLY AND EFFICIENTLY ESTABLISHED THE PERSONAL AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ELLIS AND MATTHEW?
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would become Matthew's role model.
had been playing the circuit for years.
believed Matthew had the talent to compete at a professional level.
Carlos knew he had to seriously commit to his new job if he expected his mom to let him move out of the dorms next semester. Every day Carlos woke at dawn, biked to the coffee shop to work his five-hour shift, went to class, studied in the library, went home, and then slept. Meanwhile, his classes were getting more difficult as the semester progressed.
AT THIS POINT, THE WRITER WANTS TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC EXAMPLE OF THE EFFORTS MADE BY CARLOS TO REACH HIS GOAL. GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE WULD BEST ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE?
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Carlos understood that this job was a means to an end, and he'd soon have his own place.
He saved his future rent money in the metal box he kept in his sock drawer.
His mom had no idea that he was planning to show her all the money he had saved.
While juggling has taken on many variations and styles over the years, the most common juggling we see today can be linked to ancient Egyptian culture, where juggling was always popular.
GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE PROVIDES THE MOST EFFECTIVE EVIDENCE OF THE LONG HISTORY OF ENTHUSIASM FOR JUGGLING IN EGYPTIAN CULTURE?
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represented the circle of life, death, and rebirth.
was revered even above sword-swallowing.
had been a religious and royal pastime for centuries.
It struck David that his fascination with exploration, naval battles, and the sea came from C.S. Forester's series about Horatio Hornblower, a fictional Royal Navy officer. With the aid of Hornblower, David has read about historical situations in the world.
GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE BEST ILLUSTRATES THE VARIETY OF SETTINGS FOR THE HORATIO HORNBLOWER SERIES AND ALSO EXPRESSES DAVID'S INTEREST IN THESE BOOKS?
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Along with Hornblower, David explored the jungles and the high seas with a whole cast of characters from other novels.
With Hornblower at the helm, David fought in the Napoleonic Wars and traveled on secret missions to Central America.
Through his discovery of Hornblower, David learned about geography and traveled to new places around the world.
One cricket player, Lenny Dawson, a young man from Sydney, was a fan favorite.
GIVEN THAT ALL OF THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE MAKES CLEAR THAT DAWSON WAS UNMATCHED IN HIS ABILITY TO DRAW SPECTATORS TO A CRICKET MATCH HE WAS PLAYING IN?
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attracted more fans to the cricket fields than did any other player.
would enthrall the audience with his nimble skills and quick moves.
was a player who could also play other sports.
You don't even need to have a formal lesson to pick up an instrument and join in the fun.
WHICH OF THE CHOICES HELPS THE WRITER STRESS THAT PLAYING MUSIC IS AN ACTIVITY IN WHICH ALL CAN PARTICIPATE RATHER THAN JUST AN ELITIST ART FORM?
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understand the theory.
go to a conservatory.
know how to create sound.
Although Diego Rivera passed away in 1957, his legacy - the Mexican Mural Movement - still remains a remarkable period of expression in Mexican art.
WHICH CHOICE WOULD MOST EFFECTIVELY GUIDE READERS TO UNDERSTAND THE REMARKABLE INFLUENCE THAT THE MEXICAN MURAL MOVEMENT HAS ON THE WORLD?
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a vehicle for sharing the passion and struggle of his Mexican culture with the rest of the world.
an established movement in art history.
a fountain of inspiration for a new generation of Mexican artists.
Beginning with the success of his first blockbuster feature in 1975, Spielberg has been a recipient of many awards and accolades for the movies he has written, produced, and directed.
GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE MOST EFFECTIVELY HELPS THE SENTENCE ESTABLISH A SENSE OF HOW LONG DIRECTOR STEVEN SPIELBERG HAS BEEN A DRIVING FORCE IN THE MOVIE INDUSTRY?
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Sometimes teaming up with his friend George Lucas to work on the Indiana Jones films,
Winning his first Academy Award with the drama Schindler's List,
Examining such diverse political subjects as the Holocaust, war, and terrorism,
As a well-known and respected Latin language tutor, Cynthia Henderson wanted to be sure of her student Brianna's vocabulary level and asked whether she had any experience speaking the ancient language. Although Cynthia had never tutored so young a student, she reluctantly agreed to teach the young girl Latin.
AT THIS POINT IN THE ESSAY, TH WRITER WANTS TO SHOW THAT CYNTHIA FELT IT NECESSARY TO INQUIRE ABOUT BRIANA'S LATIN BACKGROUND. GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE BEST CONVEYS THE MESSAGE?
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Generally, her students were high school students, so she
Given that the girl's parents had sought her out personally, she
After talking with the girl's previous Latin teachers, Cynthia
One of Coach Gregg's signature practice drills calls upon the players' experience and speed; in order for their teammates to hit their marks, the players subtly signal one another mid-play.
GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE PROVIDES THE MOST LOGICAL CAUSE FOR THE ACTION DESCRIBED IN THE STATEMENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE UNDERLINED PORTION?
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disperses players throughout the field;
requires the players to pay close attention;
involves the entire team;
When he was lecturing in the classroom, whether it was the Peloponnesian War or the Battle of the Bulge, he refused to leave any area uncovered.
AT THIS POINT, THE WRITER WOULD LIKE TO POROVIDE A GLIMPSE INTO THE SPECIFIC TOPICS OF HIS TEACHER'S LECTURES. GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE BEST ACCOMPLISHES THIS PURPOSE?
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fulfilling his role as a history teacher,
things I hoped I would be able to memorize,
ancient wars or battles from modern times,
The best way to avoid car trouble is regular maintenance. Experts recommend getting check-ups on your engine, oil, brakes, and tires. They warn that after a certain amount of miles, you should get your brakes and oil checked.
IN THIS PARAGRAPH, THE WRITER INTENDS TO RECOMMEND A NUMBER OF SPECIFIC ACTIONS TO TAKE IN ORDER TO KEEP A CAR IN THE SAFEST WORKING ORDER. THIS IS TO BE THE SECOND RECOMMENDATION. GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE WOULD BEST ACCOMPLISH THE WRITER'S INTENTION?
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propose that you wash your car frequently to keep it looking new.
advise you to contact a professional if you have any questions or notice anything out of the ordinary.
suggest that you be aware of the ways in which malfunctions may occur.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker John Carpenter is most widely known for the box-office hit Halloween, released in 1978. His filmography of over forty productions shows him as a filmmaking jack-of-all-trades. Horror movies still draw a lot of people to the theater.
GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE WOULD MOST EFFECTIVELY EXPRESS THE WRITER'S VIEWPOINT ABOUT JOHN CARPENTER'S ROLE IN THE HORROR MOVIE GENRE?
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Since the silent era, audiences have been enthralled by horror movies such as Nosferatu and Frankenstein.
John Carpenter actually never watched his own films once they were completed.
On top of writing and directing horrific storylines, Carpenter also composed musical scores that were even more frightening.
The cast included a lead actress I knew from comedies, a supporting actor who won an Oscar for drama, and the remarkable actor who terrified audiences with his film last year. I knew I was in for something different the moment I sat down.
GIVEN THAT ALL THE CHOICES ARE TRUE, WHICH ONE MOST CLEARLY ADDS NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE MIXTURE OF TALENT IN THE FILM THE NARRATOR WAS ABOUT TO WATCH?
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famous man
versatile comedian
horror villain
