WorksheetsEnglish ACT Practice
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 26mins
Replace the underlined words with one of the choices below.
Antarctic seals rely on body fat for warmth, so Cox gained twelve pounds, it was weight that she hoped would keep her warm in the icy water.
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she put on weight
she gained it so
weight
In November 2002, a crew of physicians, sailors, and expedition experts, Cox headed for Neko Harbor on the Antarctic Peninsula.
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a crew made up of
with a crew of
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Her initial fatigue and exhaustion turned into exhiliration as she moved through water that was clearer and bluer than any she'd swum in before.
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exhaustion
exhaustion that left her feeling fatigued
exhausting fatigue
Cox knew, however, that the longer she stayed in the water, the longer it would bring her body temperature--which fell to 95.5 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the swim--back to normal.
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back to a normal body temperature.
in other words, back to normal.
which was normal.
Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would be LEAST acceptable?
When his older sister's boyfriend showed no interest in using a camera that she had bought for him, Withers took it to school and photographed his classmates.
Whereas
Since
As if
After
In 1946, he left the Army and began working at a job that was a self-employed photographer.
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for himself as
as
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Thus, he is well known and well liked, Withers often traveled with and photographed Martin Luther King, Jr., Medgar Evers, and James Meredith.
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In fact, he is well
He is well
Well
His photos of Memphis's Beale Street jazz and blues musicians includes the likes of B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, and Elvis Presley.
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does include
including
include
In addition to capturing many public personages on film, Withers also photographed: waitresses, church congregations, and Little League baseball games.
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photographed waitresses,
photographed:
photographed waitresses
"Surrounded by the ancient city of Rome, Vatican City is an independent nation on the west bank of the Tiber River."
Given that all of the choices are true, which one best supports the sentence’s claim about Vatican City’s status as an independent nation?
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with an interesting past.
with its own government, banking system, postal service, and army.
that has to import most of its supplies, even such necessities as food and water.
"Scholars often probe the museums’ archives of early written works for insights into lives led long ago."
Choose the best answer.
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grab an eyeful of
check out
pry
"Accordingly, St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest cathedral in the Northern Hemisphere, is remarkable. Built upon second-century foundations."
Choose the best answer.
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Indeed,
For instance,
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St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest cathedral in the Northern Hemisphere, is remarkable. Built upon second-century (a) St. Peter’s features a dome designed by the artist and architect Michelangelo.
Intricate mosaics—enormous “paintings” fashioned from millions of tiny cut stones of various colors—lining each of the basilica’s several smaller domes.
Choose the best answer.
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that line
line
lines
Sculptures by Michelangelo and
Bernini, including Michelangelo’s poignant Pietà,
(a) to the basilica’s beauty.
"This vast chapel displays what many (a) of the most important works of Renaissance art: Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring frescoes."
Chicago Cubs fans have been waiting since 1908 for another World Series win. Many superstitious (a) place the blame not on the players or managers but on a goat.
According to legend, in 1945, Billy Goat Tavern owner Billy Sianis brought a goat to Wrigley Field, the (a) home field, during a World Series game against the Detroit Tigers.
The Cubs were close to a World Series bid when Sam Sianis, (a) nephew, allegedly brought a goat to Wrigley Field but was denied entry.
Rapper 50 Cent’s name may imply that he’s low on cash; but his fans know otherwise.
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cash and
cash, but
cash but;
50 Cent’s company, G-Unit Inc., invested heavily in a company called H & H Imports; the company distributes 50 Cent’s headphones.
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H & H Imports, the company
H & H Imports, but the company
H & H Imports the company
The stock was only trading at ten cents a share, when it comes to stocks, that’s usually a bad sign.
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share for when
share when
share; when
One of today’s most popular and well-known pop (a)
The support of her parents were a contributing factor in the release of her first album, which focused on gospel music.
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her parents are
her parents was
her parents have been
Of all the types of dancing Lydia practiced, Flamenco was ______ favorite.
her
its
Both Ryan and Sabrina love watching a good car race; ______ find it thrilling.
they
we
I love The Hobbit; ______ is my favorite book.
it
they
I’m expecting a shipment of fresh beets, but ______ late.
they are
it's
Identify the independent clause.
The glue spilled everywhere
The glue which spilled everywhere
Choose the clause that completes the sentence in a grammatical way.
Bring your bathing suit
because there's a pool there.
but you want to go swimming.
Identify the independent clause.
A bird that lives in Australia
The kookaburra is a bird
Choose the clause that completes the sentence in a grammatical way.
I think my cat has fleas;
since he can't stop scratching.
he's been scratching like crazy.
Identify the subject of the following sentence.
The spooky black river flows fast and deep.
flows
flows fast and deep
the spooky black river
Choose whether the bolded part of the sentence is the subject or the predicate.
The cowboys’ singing echoed through the canyon.
subject
predicate
Choose the predicate.
Subigya jumped into the pool like a cannonball.
jumped into the pool like a cannonball
Subigya jumped
Subigya
Choose whether the bolded part of the sentence is the subject or the predicate.
Chugging and puffing, the locomotive made its way up the steep slope.
subject
predicate
Choose whether commas or semicolons should be used in this sentence!
I’d like to buy ____________ so that my band can play Irish folk music.
a mandolin, a bouzuki, and a fiddle
a mandolin; a bouzuki; and a fiddle
Choose whether a comma or a semicolon should be used in this sentence!
Our teacher assigned us some books to read over the ______ they all seem pretty difficult.
summer,
summer;
Choose whether a comma or a semicolon should be used in this sentence!
Adeladja went to the Science Museum to see her favorite ______ the history of space travel.
exhibit,
exhibit;
Choose whether comma or semicolons should be used in this sentence!
I want to learn how to play ____________ and the saxophone.
the piano; the guitar;
the piano, the guitar,
