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English level 1 ACT practice

Total questions: 123

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
She was, as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
b)
She was, as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
c)
She was as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
d)
She was as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. 
2.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back. 
b)
Before reaching the summit the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back. 
c)
Before reaching the summit, the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back. 
d)
Before reaching the summit the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back. 
3.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
On Friday, June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
b)
On Friday, June 4, 2015 I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
c)
On Friday June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
d)
On Friday June 4 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. 
4.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
After discussing the text, we agreed that Somerset Maugham could tell a good story. 
b)
After discussing the text we agreed that Somerset Maugham could tell a good story. 
c)
After discussing the text, we agreed that Somerset, Maugham could tell a good story. 
d)
After discussing the text we agreed that Somerset, Maugham could tell a good story. 
5.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election. 
b)
Tomorrow I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election. 
c)
Tomorrow I believe is the last day to register to vote in the November general election. 
d)
Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November, general election. 
6.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. 
a)
Philip, understanding history increases your understanding of today's world. 
b)
Philip understanding history increases your understanding of today's world. 
c)
Philip, understanding history, increases your understanding of today's world. 
d)
Philip, understanding, history increases your understanding, of today's world. 
7.
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
a)
"When," Jamie asked, "will you return my book?"
b)
"When," Jamie asked "will you return my book?"
c)
"When" Jamie asked, "will you return my book?"
d)
"When" Jamie asked "will you return my book?"
8.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a)
A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude--these are essential attributes for being successful.
b)
A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for being successful.
c)
A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for-being-successful.
d)
None are correct
9.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a)
I'll play--what can I play?
b)
I'll play what-can-I play?
c)
I'll play what can I play?
d)
None are correct.
10.
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a)
Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning--I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early--seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.
b)
Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early seemed almost-more-than I cared to undertake.
c)
Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.
d)
None are correct.
11.

Math is my favorite subject ___

a)

!

b)

?

c)

.

d)

,

12.

WOW! Did you see that ___

a)

!

b)

.

c)

?

d)

,

13.

Did you brush your teeth ___

a)

.

b)

,

c)

?

d)

!

14.

I have a big brown dog ___

a)

?

b)

&

c)

!

d)

.

15.

Where is my pencil ___

a)

.

b)

!

c)

"

d)

?

16.

Pick that up now ___

a)

!

b)

?

c)

;

d)

.

17.

That is amazing ___

a)

?

b)

#

c)

!

d)

.

18.

She went for a walk in the woods ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

"

19.

I had fish for dinner last night ___

a)

?

b)

.

c)

!

d)

:

20.

May I borrow your pencil ___

a)

.

b)

!

c)

$

d)

?

21.

That is disgusting ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

@

d)

!

22.

How old are you ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

:

23.

My name is Lucy ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

"

24.

Wow that movie was AWESOME ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

&

25.

Are we there yet ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

,

26.

Do you like cookies ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

;

27.

I am in 4th grade ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

"

28.

OUCH that hurt ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

'

29.

What is your name ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

"

30.

My mom likes flowers ___

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

&

31.

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.

a)

semicolon

b)

colon

c)

comma

32.

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

33.

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

34.

There's only one reason that you should be talking ___ to ask me a question.

a)

Semicolon

b)

Colon

c)

Comma

35.
I am going home I intend to stay there.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
home; I intend
c)
home, I intend
d)
home I intend.
36.

Choose the correct sentence.

a)

Dracula knocked several times no one came to the door.

b)

Dracula knocked several times no one came; to the door.

c)

Dracula knocked several times; no one came to the door.

d)

Dracula knocked several times, no one came to the door.

37.

Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

a)

Even though my brother hates ping pong; I can't get enough of it.

b)

Even though my brother hates ping pong, I can't get enough of it.

c)

Even though my brother hates ping pong. I can't get enough of it.

d)

I can't get enough of ping pong but my brother hates it.

38.
Choose the correct sentence. 
a)
My sandwich must have the following toppings; lettuce, onions, and pickles.
b)
My sandwich must have the following toppings: lettuce, onions, and pickles.
39.
She didn't see the other car coming so her car has a dent now.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
She didn't see the other car coming so, her car has a dent now.
c)
She didn't see the other car coming; her car has a dent now.
d)
She didn't see the other car coming, her car has a dent now.
40.
Just consider some of the misconceptions about pigs, that they are dirty, that they carry diseases, and that they are unintelligent.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
pigs:
c)
pigs
d)
pigs;
41.

If you drink too much, it will …………………….... your judgment.

a)

impede

b)

impair

c)

impose

d)

impel

42.

In the early 1840s the Grand Duchy of Tuscany had one of the most ------- governments in its region; the grand dukes benign rule ------- both civil and religious liberty.

a)

Tolerant .. Sanctioned

b)

Despotic .. Administered

c)

Democratic .. Terminated

d)

Dictatorial .. Condoned

43.

The salt spray has gradually ....................................... the bridge.

a)

spoilt

b)

ravaged

c)

demolished

d)

eroded

44.

Alice Walkers The Temple of My Familiar, far from being a tight, ------- narrative, is instead------- novel that roams freely and imaginatively over a half million years.

a)

traditional .. a chronological

b)

provocative .. an insensitive

c)

forceful . . a concise

d)

focused .. an expansive

45.

This is the ……………...... chosen for the hospital complex to be built next year.

a)

area

b)

locality

c)

site

d)

sight

46.

Conflicting standards for allowable radiation levels in foods made ------- appraisals of the damage to crops following the reactor meltdown extremely difficult.

a)

reliable

b)

private

c)

intrusive

d)

consious

47.

The Managing Director treated the employees to a .......................... lunch at an expensive hotel.

a)

precious

b)

thriving

c)

stupendous

d)

sumptuous

48.

The theory of the ------- of cultures argues that all societies with highly developed technologies will evolve similar social institutions.

a)

isolation

b)

aesthetics

c)

convergence

d)

fragmentation

49.

He preaches liberal views but 1n practice, he is not ......................... and is ………………... narrow-minded than almost any other person

a)

hard; openly

b)

tolerant mare

c)

ambitious; hardly

d)

accef.Jtable; genuinely

50.

In sharp contrast to the previous nights revelry, the wedding was ------- affair.

a)

a fervent

b)

a dignified

c)

a chaotic

d)

an ingenious

51.

There is no glory in war ………………………..... the blood it ………………………………. .

a)

considering; sheds

b)

comparing; spills

c)

worth; costs

d)

thinking; demands

52.

Knowledgeable dog owners recommend obtaining a purebred dog from a ………………………. breeder, one who is …………………………….. and respected by customers and breeders alike.

a)

Discerning ... Equivocal

b)

Demanding ... Flexible

c)

Churlish ... Charming

d)

Reputable ... Admired

53.

..................... by repeated failures he presisted with his research and finally succeeded in isolating the mosquito responsible for carrying malaria.

a)

Unaffected

b)

Unmoved

c)

Uninfluenced

d)

Undaunted

54.

While the vintners were exhausted at the end of their first season, they took …………………………… in the fact that the vines would require much less effort in the coming years.

a)

solace

b)

prerogative

c)

vagaries

d)

urgency

55.

Blue is a _____.

a)

Food

b)

Number

c)

Color

d)

Car

56.

English is a _____.

a)

City

b)

Sport

c)

Number

d)

Language

57.

Russia is a _____.

a)

City

b)

Country

c)

Street

d)

Continent

58.

Tennis is a _____.

a)

Country

b)

Sport

c)

Fruit

d)

Color

59.

A rose is a _____.

a)

Girl

b)

Flower

c)

Car

d)

Red

60.

Fifty and Seventy are _____.

a)

Songs

b)

Signs

c)

Letters

d)

Numbers

61.

Milk and Water are _____.

a)

Foods

b)

Drinks

c)

Languages

d)

Cities

62.

Men and Women are _____.

a)

Children

b)

Adults

c)

Languages

d)

Foods

63.

Boys and Girls are _____.

a)

Children

b)

Adults

c)

Men

d)

Women

64.

Maharastra, India

a)

City, State

b)

State, Country

c)

District, State

d)

Capital, Continent

65.

“If you had examined each factor individually,” she argued, “you_________________that the error was theirs.”

a)

saw

b)

had seen

c)

had been seeing

d)

would have seen

e)

would have been seeing

66.

The majority of games are downloaded from _______________ the Apple App Store _______________ Google Play, both of them were launched in 2008.

a)

neither, nor

b)

as, though

c)

so, that

d)

either, or

e)

provided that, --

67.

____________________ still puzzles me.

a)

How can they beat us

b)

He got selected president

c)

When are they telling me

d)

He has got a lot of money

e)

Where they got the idea from

68.

The authorities __________ as soon as they found out she was there illegally.

a)

have deported her

b)

have her deport

c)

had her to deport

d)

had her to be deport

e)

had her deported

69.

If the help____________in time, the

experiment___________tomorrow afternoon.

a)

are offered / will be completed

b)

was offered / will be completed

c)

is offered / would be completed

d)

had offered / would be completed

e)

had been offered / would be completed

70.

When I finish this course, I __________ English for twenty years.

a)

will learn

b)

would be learning

c)

would have learned

d)

will have been learning

e)

would have been learned

71.

“My roommate walked into the room. Immediately, I knew that something was wrong.” means: ____________________, I knew that something was wrong.

a)

After my roommate came into the room

b)

Before my roommate walked into the room

c)

As soon as my roommate entered the room

d)

While my roommate had come into the room

e)

By the time my roommate came into the room

72.

Most people need about eight hours of sleeping every day. A few people, _________________, need only four hours of sleeping.

a)

due to

b)

hence

c)

because

d)

therefore

e)

on the other hand

73.

You look as if something _________ you, my dear. Is there a problem?

a)

bother

b)

is bothering

c)

bothered

d)

had bothered

e)

will bother

74.

This type of animal can survive in the areas that have little food, __________ the food has high energy.

a)

whether

b)

so that

c)

provided that

d)

because

e)

if so

75.

I would _____ if you could deal with this matter quickly.

a)

thank

b)

appeal

c)

appreciate

d)

acceptable

76.

I am writing _____ about the service we received.

a)

complaining

b)

to complain

c)

complain

d)

complaint

77.

We will _____ to you as soon as possible.

a)

respond

b)

answer

c)

replace

d)

respect

78.

Please accept my _____ for the problem that has occurred.

a)

enquiry

b)

query

c)

reply

d)

apology

79.

Could you please _____ me a copy of the agreement?

a)

reply

b)

forward

c)

afford

d)

answer

80.

Thank you for your email with your ____ about the service you received.

a)

complaining

b)

complaint

c)

compliant

d)

complain

81.

Could you also send _____ of the bookings you made so that we can follow up your claim?

a)

matters

b)

data

c)

issues

d)

details

82.

With reference to your ______, please note the following points.

a)

guess

b)

questioning

c)

query

d)

quest

83.

I sent the email last week, but I still haven't received a _____.

a)

return

b)

reply

c)

receipt

d)

recipe

84.

Please find attached our _____ for the new project.

a)

probe

b)

proposal

c)

proposing

d)

propose

85.

I ____ have breakfast.

a)

am never

b)

never am

c)

never

d)

am not

86.

I ___ lunch

a)

no

b)

no have

c)

am not have

d)

don't have

87.

The class ___ at 8:00am.

a)

is start

b)

starts

c)

to start

d)

start

88.

I ____ my class at 11:00.

a)

always finish

b)

finish always

c)

always finishing

d)

always finishes

89.

I ___ a coffee with my friends.

a)

having

b)

has

c)

have

d)

to have

90.

My teachers ___ Ms Lee and Ms Helen.

a)

is

b)

be

c)

are

d)

to be

91.

I go home ___ car.

a)

with

b)

by

c)

on

d)

at

92.

I ___ for my friend to finish her class.

a)

wait

b)

waits

c)

waiting

d)

to wait

93.

Every day, I ___ at college at 10:00am.

a)

arrives

b)

am arrive

c)

arriving

d)

arrive

94.

Next, I have one English ___.

a)

classes

b)

class

95.

I meet my friends and we ___ to Starbucks.

a)

going

b)

go

c)

goes

d)

to go

96.

In the evening I ___ with my family.

a)

set

b)

sitting

c)

sit

d)

sits

97.

I ___ lunch.

a)

something buying

b)

sometimes buys

c)

sometimes buy

d)

sometimes to buy

98.

I ___ to the library after class.

a)

am go

b)

goes

c)

going

d)

go

99.

I go to college ___ bus.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

by

d)

to

100.

I ___ TV with my family in the afternoon.

a)

am watching

b)

watch

c)

watches

d)

watching

101.

I ___ my friends in the cafeteria.

a)

see

b)

seeing

c)

sees

d)

to see

102.

I ___ in the morning.

a)

always drinking

b)

always to drink

c)

always drinks

d)

always drink

103.

I ___ a shower in the morning.

a)

usually take

b)

take usually

c)

usually takes

d)

usualy taking

104.

Overall, I ___ a busy day.

a)

am

b)

has

c)

have

d)

am having

105.

You will be forced to make a decision. You can study for the upcoming test in order to achieve the best score possible or you can dismiss the notion of studying and instead attend a social gathering with your friends.

a)

possible; or you

b)

possible. Or you

c)

NO CHANGE

d)

possible, or you

106.

Phone use in the classroom is typically prohibited, but the teacher made an exception one day to reward the students' excellent behavior.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

but the

c)

, but, the

d)

but the

107.

Jonathan, the student notorious for blurting answers, did not raise his hand before speaking nor did he apologize to the teacher for not speaking without permission.

a)

speaking nor, did

b)

speaking, nor did

c)

speaking; nor did

d)

NO CHANGE

108.

Technology can be utilized as an engaging, intuitive, and effective tool for learning but it also has the capacity to disrupt and interfere with learning. Choose the correct punctuation.

a)

learning; but it

b)

learning, but it

c)

learning but, it

d)

NO CHANGE

109.

The new policy was implemented to improve efficiency however, it faced significant opposition from the staff. Choose the correct punctuation.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

efficiency; however, it

c)

efficiency, however it

d)

efficiency. However, it

110.
Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
a)
If I knew everything--which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.
b)
If I knew everything--which I don't then--my grade would be so much higher.
c)
If I knew everything which I don't--then my grade would be so much higher.
111.
Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
a)
My little brother-- who annoys everyone will not be there-- tonight.
b)
My little brother--who annoys everyone--will not be there tonight.
c)
My little--brother who annoys--everyone will not be there tonight.
112.
Which sentence uses the dash correctly?
a)
My sister is coming to visit soon--not soon enough!
b)
My sister-- is coming to visit soon not soon enough!
c)
My sister is coming to visit-- soon not soon enough!
113.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

a)

to go for a walk

b)

it was raining

c)

we decided to go for a walk

d)

Although it was raining

114.

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence. After the meeting ended, the team went out for dinner.

a)

the meeting ended

b)

for dinner

c)

the team went out for dinner

d)

After the meeting ended

115.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. Before the sun sets, we need to finish the hike.

a)

Before the sun sets

b)

we need to finish the hike

c)

the sun sets

d)

finish the hike

116.

Identify the independent clause in the following sentence. Unless it rains, we will have the picnic in the park.

a)

in the park

b)

it rains

c)

we will have the picnic in the park

d)

Unless it rains

117.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My other brother, with the blonde hair, is just getting fat.

b)

My other brother with the blonde hair, is just getting fat.

c)

My other brother, with the blonde hair is just getting fat.

d)

My other brother with the blonde hair is just getting fat.

118.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Justin the honor roll student, had found himself in a whole lot of trouble.

b)

Justin, the honor roll student had found himself in a whole lot of trouble.

c)

Justin the honor roll student had found himself in a whole lot of trouble.

d)

Justin, the honor roll student, had found himself in a whole lot of trouble.

119.

Everything that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today we blame on our move.

a)

Everything that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today—we blame on our move.

b)

Everything that went wrong - from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today - we blame on our move.

c)

Everything that went wrong—from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision—we blame on our move.

d)

Everything — that went wrong from the broken mirror last night to my head-on collision today — we blame on our move.

e)

Correct as is

120.

Along the wall are the bulk liquids, sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.

a)

Along the wall are the bulk liquids-sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.

b)

Along the wall are the bulk liquids--sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.

c)

Along the wall are the bulk liquids -- sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid, “peanuts only” peanut butter.

d)

Along the wall are the bulk liquids--sesame oil, honey, safflower oil, and that half-liquid--“peanuts only” peanut butter.

e)

Correct as is

121.

Dominic lived in the hills his favorite place. Where does the dash go?

a)

After " Dominic"

b)

After "lived"

c)

After "the hills"

d)

After "favorite"

122.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

We saw lions, bears, and tigers at the zoo.

b)

We saw lions, bears and tigers at the zoo.

c)

We saw lions bears and tigers at the zoo.

d)

We saw lions, bears, and tigers, at the zoo.

123.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Trey please hurry up!

b)

Trey, please, hurry up!

c)

Trey, please hurry up!

d)

Trey please hurry, up!