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WorksheetsACT Reading
Total questions: 87
Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins
An error in reasoning is called a
(a)
What is another strategy that you can apply when you don't know an answer?
what do you need to practice for the English Portion of the ACT?
Which is an example of a modal hedge?
Could
Probably
Usually
None of the above
How many questions are on the English portion of the ACT?
50
60
70
75
If you don't know the answer to a question you should...
Pick a random option
eliminate the ones you know are wrong then pick
leave it blank
start crying
What logical fallacy occurs in the following example: "America -- Love It Or Leave It."
hasty generalization
stereotyping
name-calling
either-or-fallacy
The antara has its origins in
the Incan civilization, once the MORE RICHER AND MORE
powerful empire in South America.
NO CHANGE
one of the richest and most
the richest and most
the richer and more
It is looking at the readily visible parts of the text. You get the overview of what you are reading.
Skimming
Previewing
This fallacy is the act of pointing to individual cases or data that seem to confirm a particular position while ignoring a significant portion of related and similar cases or data that may contradict that position.
either-or-fallacy
cherry picking
false cause and effect
stereotyping
This type of appeal uses FACTS, STATISTICS, and EXPERT TESTIMONIES
Logical appeal
Ethical appeal
Emotional appeal
Whether ITS bright and jaunty or haunting and
melancholic, the music of the Andes highlands has a
mellow sound unique in the musical world.
NO CHANGE
they're
it's
its'
What logical fallacy occurs in the following example: You cannot judge my client's company for dumping bio waste in the ocean when you yourself don't recycle.
false cause and effect
either-or-fallacy
false equivalence
namecalling
This fallacy assumes that there are only two possible choices or solutions (usually extreme), even though there may be many.
hasty generalization
name-calling
either-or-fallacy
stereotyping
What logical fallacy occurs in the following example: My friend James drinks 12 energy drinks every day and he has never had any problems with them. Therefore, energy drinks are not bad for you.
false cause and effect
hasty generalization
name-calling
false cause and effect
It means you look for the main point of the selection.
Previewing
Skimming
It is an act of engaging in analytic activity which involves the reader by asking questions about the text and the author's claim.
Evidence
Assertions
Counterclaims
Critical reading
A broad, general statement or conclusion that is made on the basis of only one or two observations is called
a hasty generalization
stereotyping
name-calling
false cause and effect
This occurs when one event is said to cause another event because the two events happened in sequence.
hasty generalization
stereotyping
name-calling
false cause and effect
It is an act of giving statements for justification and explanation.
Reasoning
Reading
Meticuous
This approach uses Focuses on the writer’s experiences, feelings, and opinions to convince you to think or act in a certain way.
Subjective approach
Objective approach
Examining the evidence such as supporting facts, examples, etc. in the text is essential in critical reading.
True
False
Which appeal is stronger, the subjective approach or the objective approach?
Subjective approach
Objective approach
This is a reading strategy wherein you look for the specific information. This involves physically moving your eyes quickly along the lines of the text.
Scanning
Skimming
What logical fallacy occurs in the following statement: All old people are ignorant when it comes to technology.
hasty generalization
false cause and effect
stereotyping
namecalling
Which is an example of a probability adverb?
Could
Probably
Usually
None of the above
It is an act of giving statement for justification and explanation.
Hedges
Reasoning
Asserting
Evidence
____________ means to exercise your judgement about what you are reading, that is, not taking anything you read at face value.
Critical Reading
Reading
The purpose of MOST argumentative writing is to...
Inform
Persuade
Explain
Describe
A critical reader analyzes and evaluates the preciseness of the reasoning that supports a certain thesis statement of a text.
True
False
This type of appeal uses the law, morality, faith, and our sense of right and wrong. It often uses a person's character to make arguments.
Logical appeal
Ethical appeal
Emotional appeal
According to Prevention of Food Adulteration, Act, 1954 (PETA) the chicken which is used by the KFC contain three time more monosodium glutamate (MSG), to increase the flavor of the chicken the regulatory authorities found.
The statement above showing the unethical act done by KFC at that time. Which component did KFC break? (you could choose more than one answer)
responsibility
relationship
behavior
trust
If the company is making large amounts of money, they may not wish to pay too close attention to their ethical behavior.
What word can replace the underlined word?
(a)
The problem is that the amount of money these companies are making outweighs the fines applied. Billion dollar profits blind the companies to their lack of business ethics, and the dollar sign wins.
What is the opposite meaning of profit?
(a)
What are the impact ethics done by Coca Cola in previous 2008? (you could choose more than one answer)
slowing down of its business activities
loss of profits
loss of reputation
good economic performance
Meticuous
How to_____________________________.
She is Peter’s mother. She is spoiled, selfish, flirtatious, and unabashed. She often embarrasses Peter.
Edith
Petronella
Miep
Margot
Anne and Margot’s father. Holds the group together by being calm, wise, and light-hearted. He makes the rules for the secret annex.
Otto
Peter
Mouschi
Margot
According to Prevention of Food Adulteration, Act, 1954 (PETA) the chicken which is used by the KFC contain three time more monosodium glutamate (MSG), to increase the flavor of the chicken the regulatory authorities found.
The statement above showing the unethical act done by KFC at that time. Which component did KFC break? (you could choose more than one answer)
responsibility
relationship
behavior
trust
What are the impact ethics done by Coca Cola in previous 2008? (you could choose more than one answer)
slowing down of its business activities
loss of profits
loss of reputation
good economic performance
If the company is making large amounts of money, they may not wish to pay too close attention to their ethical behavior.
What word can replace the underlined word?
(a)
The problem is that the amount of money these companies are making outweighs the fines applied. Billion dollar profits blind the companies to their lack of business ethics, and the dollar sign wins.
What is the opposite meaning of profit?
(a)
To inform people _____________________.
According to Prevention of Food Adulteration, Act, 1954 (PETA) the chicken which is used by the KFC contain three time more monosodium glutamate (MSG), to increase the flavor of the chicken the regulatory authorities found.
The statement above showing the unethical act done by KFC at that time. Which component did KFC break? (you could choose more than one answer)
responsibility
relationship
behavior
trust
What are the impact ethics done by Coca Cola in previous 2008? (you could choose more than one answer)
slowing down of its business activities
loss of profits
loss of reputation
good economic performance
If the company is making large amounts of money, they may not wish to pay too close attention to their ethical behavior.
What word can replace the underlined word?
(a)
The problem is that the amount of money these companies are making outweighs the fines applied. Billion dollar profits blind the companies to their lack of business ethics, and the dollar sign wins.
What is the opposite meaning of profit?
(a)
He was_______________________.
