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ACT English Practices

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Carlos wants to visit Paris Italy Germany and China.

a)

Paris and Italy and Germany and China.

b)

No change

c)

Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

d)

Paris Italy, Germany and China.

2.

The tree is very tall old and green.

a)

very tall, old and green.

b)

very, tall, old, and green.

c)

very tall old, and green.

d)

No change

3.

I want to buy a new jacket, but it is too expensive.

a)

I want to buy a new jacket and it is too expensive.

b)

I want to buy a new jacket, but, it is too expensive.

c)

No change

d)

I want to buy a new jacket but it is too expensive.

4.

NASA would gather data; and the Space Shuttle would work on returning spaceships intact from space journeys.

a)

No change

b)

gather data. And the

c)

gather data, and the

d)

gather data, the

5.

In five minutes the building will be closed.

a)

No change

b)

In five minutes the building, will be closed.

c)

In five minutes; the building will be closed.

d)

In five minutes, the building will be closed.

6.

My brother, a 26 year old male, is watching TV.

a)

No change

b)

My brother, a 26 year old male is watching TV.

c)

My brother a 26 year old male, is watching TV.

d)

My brother a 26 year old male is watching TV.

7.

Amy Rivers, my best friend is going to the mall today.

a)

No change

b)

Amy Rivers my best friend, is going to the mall today.

c)

Amy Rivers, my best friend, is going to the mall today.

d)

Amy Rivers my best friend is going to the mall today.

8.

Sorry we do not have enough room.

a)

No change

b)

Sorry, we do not have enough room.

c)

Sorry. We do not have enough room.

d)

Sorry - we do not have enough room.

9.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

In the beginning we are introduced to the protagonist Joe.

b)

In the beginning, we are introduced to the protagonist Joe.

c)

In the beginning, we are introduced to the protagonist, Joe.

d)

In the beginning we are introduced to the protagonist, Joe.

10.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

Hey, I think I know you.

b)

Hey, I think I know you?

c)

Hey; I think I know you.

d)

Hey I think I know you.

11.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

a)

Like James Forten many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.

b)

Like James Forten many successful African, Americans worked to abolish slavery.

c)

Like, James Forten many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.

d)

Like James Forten, many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.

12.
My dad has a surprise trip planned for us during Spring Break _____ we have to wait until Friday to find out where he is taking us. 
a)
colon
b)
comma
c)
semicolon
13.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
We visited Austin, our state capitol.
b)
We visited Austin our state capitol. 
c)
We visited, Austin, our state capitol. 
14.
If you get your homework done early, you may have extra time to watch TV _____ or you can play video games.
a)
colon
b)
comma
c)
semicolon
15.
Which sentence is punctuated CORRECTLY?
a)
Whenever the movie is over, my mom said she would take us for pizza.
b)
Whenever the movie is over; my mom said she would take us for pizza. 
16.
Whether the bus will arrive on time is anyone guess.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
anyone's
c)
anyones'
d)
any ones'
17.
Lakisha report card was filled with A's and B's.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Lakishas'
c)
Lakisha's
d)
Lakisha'
18.
Ulysses went on many journey's that encompassed strange and terrifying adventures.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
journies'
c)
journies
d)
journeys
19.
The public doesn't always recognize geniuses in it's midst.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
its'
c)
its
d)
their
20.
The skaters movements were slow and graceful.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
skater's movements
c)
skaters' movement's
d)
skaters movement's
21.

The men in question Harold Keene, Jim Peterson, and Gerald Greene deserve awards.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The men in question, Harold Keene, Jim Peterson, and Gerald Greene, deserve awards.

c)

The men in question—Harold Keene, Jim Peterson, and Gerald Greene—deserve awards.

d)

The men in question: Harold Keene, Jim Peterson, and Gerald Greene deserve awards.

22.

Several countries participated in the airlift Italy, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.

a)

Several countries participated in the airlift, Italy, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.

b)

Several countries participated in the airlift. Italy, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.

c)

Several countries participated in the airlift: Italy, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.

d)

Several countries participated in the airlift; Italy, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.

23.

There's no room for error, said the engineer so we have to double check every calculation.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

"There's no room for error," said the engineer, so we have to double check every calculation."

c)

"There's no room for error," said the engineer, "so we have to double check every calculation."

d)

"There's no room for error," said the engineer. "So we have to double check every calculation."

24.

Judge Carswell later to be nominated for the Supreme Court had ruled against civil rights.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Judge Carswell later to be nominated, for the Supreme Court, had ruled against civil rights.

c)

Judge Carswell, later to be nominated for the Supreme Court had ruled against civil rights.

d)

Judge Carswell—later to be nominated for the Supreme Court—had ruled against civil rights.

25.

In last week's New Yorker, one of my favorite magazines, I enjoyed reading Leland's article How Not to Go Camping.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

In last week's New Yorker, one of my favorite magazines, I enjoyed reading Leland's article How Not to Go Camping.

c)

In last week's New Yorker, one of my favorite magazines, I enjoyed reading Leland's article "How Not to Go Camping."

d)

In last week's New Yorker, one of my favorite magazines, I enjoyed reading Leland's article "How Not to Go Camping."

26.

Yes, Jim said, I'll be home by ten.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

"Yes, Jim said, I'll be home by ten."

c)

"Yes," Jim said, "I'll be home by ten."

d)

"Yes," Jim said, I'll be home by ten."

27.

Which sentence below is NOT written correctly?

a)

There was only one thing to do—study till dawn.

b)

There was only one thing to do study till dawn.

c)

There was only one thing to do: study till dawn.

28.

Montaigne wrote the following: "A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself."

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Montaigne wrote the following, A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.

c)

Montaigne wrote the following, "A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself."

d)

Montaigne wrote the following. "A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself."

29.

The following are the primary colors red, blue, and yellow.

a)

The following are the primary colors, red, blue, and yellow.

b)

The following are the primary colors: red, blue, and yellow.

c)

The following are the primary colors. Red, blue, and yellow.

d)

The following are the primary colors; red, blue, and yellow.

30.

Arriving on the 8 10 plane were Liz Brooks, my old roommate her husband and Tim, their son.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Arriving on the 8:10 plane were: Liz Brooks, my old roommate, her husband, and Tim, their son.

c)

Arriving on the 8:10 plane were Liz Brooks, my old roommate her husband and Tim, their son.

d)

Arriving on the 8:10 plane were Liz Brooks, my old roommate; her husband; and Tim, their son.

31.

When the teacher commented that her spelling was poor, Lynn replied All the members of my family are poor spellers. Why not me?

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

When the teacher commented that her spelling was poor, Lynn replied, "All the members of my family are poor spellers. Why not me?"

c)

When the teacher commented that her spelling was poor, Lynn replied, "All the members of my family are poor spellers. Why not me"?

d)

When the teacher commented that her spelling was poor, Lynn replied "All the members of my family are poor spellers. Why not me?"

32.

He used the phrase you know so often that I finally said No, I don't know.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

He used the phrase "you know" so often that I finally said, "No, I don't know."

c)

He used the phrase you know so often that I finally said: "No, I don't know."

d)

He used the phrase you know so often that I finally said "No, I don't know."

33.

The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars Volkswagens, Porsches, and Mercedes Benz.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars: Volkswagens, Porsches, and Mercedes Benz.

c)

The automobile dealer, handled three makes of cars, Volkswagens, Porsches, and Mercedes Benz.

d)

The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars, Volkswagens, Porsches, and Mercedes Benz.

34.

Though Phil said he would arrive on the 9:19 flight, he came instead on the 10:36 flight.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Though Phil said he would arrive on the 9 19 flight, he came instead on the 10 36 flight.

c)

Though Phil said, "he would arrive on the 9:19 flight, he came instead on the 10:36 flight."

d)

Though Phil said he would arrive on the 9:19 flight. He came instead on the 10:36 flight.

35.

Whoever thought said Helen that Jack would be elected class president?

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Whoever thought said, "Helen that Jack would be elected class president?"

c)

"Whoever thought," said Helen, "that Jack would be elected class president?"

d)

"Whoever thought," said Helen that Jack would be elected class president?

36.

In baseball, a show boat is a man who shows off.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

In baseball, a "show boat" is a man who shows off.

c)

In baseball a "show boat" is a man who shows off.

d)

In baseball, a "show boat" is "a man who shows off."

37.

The minister quoted Isaiah 5 21 in last Sunday's sermon.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

The minister quoted "Isaiah 5:21" in last Sunday's sermon.

c)

The minister quoted Isaiah 5:21 in last Sunday's sermon.

d)

The minister quoted: "Isaiah 5:21 in last Sunday's sermon."

38.

There was a very interesting article entitled The New Rage for Folk Singing in last Sunday's New York Times newspaper.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

There was a very interesting article entitled "The New Rage for Folk Singing" in last Sunday's New York Times newspaper.

c)

There was a very interesting article entitled The New Rage for Folk Singing in last Sunday's New York Times newspaper.

d)

There was a very interesting article entitled "The New Rage for Folk Singing" in last Sunday's New York Times newspaper.

39.

Whoever is elected secretary of the club Ashley, or Chandra, or Aisha must be prepared to do a great deal of work, said Jumita, the previous secretary.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Whoever is elected secretary of the club, Ashley, or Chandra, or Aisha, must be prepared to do a great deal of work, said Jumita, the previous secretary.

c)

"Whoever is elected secretary of the club: Ashley, or Chandra, or Aisha must be prepared to do a great deal of work," said Jumita, the previous secretary.

d)

"Whoever is elected secretary of the club—Ashley, or Chandra, or Aisha—must be prepared to do a great deal of work," said Jumita, the previous secretary.

40.

Darwin's On the Origin of Species (1859) caused a great controversy when it appeared.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Darwin's "On the Origin of Species: 1859" caused a great controversy when it appeared.

c)

Darwin's "On the Origin of Species 1859" caused a great controversy when it appeared.

d)

Darwin's On the Origin of Species 1859 caused a great controversy when it appeared.

41.

We need to gather about four cups of spinach from the garden. At the same time, we will purchase the rest of the ingredients.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Once

c)

C. Later

d)

D. Sometimes

42.

Two hundred people were standing in line for tickets when the booth opened; then, only 30 people were left.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. before

c)

H. later

d)

J. more

43.

The weather was gloomy and cold all morning. At first, the sun came out, and the temperature rose significantly.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Meanwhile

c)

C. At last

d)

Before then

44.

Bill Clinton was president from 1993 to 2001. Afterward, he stayed in the public eye and supported his wife's political ambitions, including her bid to become President in 2008.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. At long last

c)

H. Before long

d)

J. Until then

45.

Flawless skin does not last forever. Then, it will lose its elasticity and start to droop and wrinkle.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Eventually

c)

C. Next

d)

D. Afterward

46.

After waiting for an hour n the rain, the sun once came out, and we were able to play.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. at last

c)

H. so far

d)

J. until then

47.

Once called Siam, this exotic Asian country is now known as Thailand.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. beforehand

c)

C. afterwards

d)

D. still

48.

When we bought our house, a number of repairs needed to be made before we could move in. Fortunately, our contractor was able to fix everything. So next, we can move in and enjoy our new home.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. So now

c)

H. In the beginning

d)

J. So then

49.

The school's talent show will have many more acts this year. At the time of the opening act performed by the emcee, there will be a dance performance, a singing group, and a comedy skit.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Once

c)

C. Then

d)

D. Following

50.

Every Halloween we look forward to handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. We usually get about twenty to thirty visitors, but I remember that for a year we only got a handful.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. year in and year out

c)

H. yearly

d)

J. one year

51.

At the beginning of the teacher's strike, it appeared as though the Board of Education was not willing to negotiate with the teachers union. But the Board of Education next gave in to the strikers' demands for higher wages and gave them a five percent salary increase.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. first

c)

C. eventually

d)

D. occasionally

52.

Before Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the airplane, humans could only dream of flying. Today, we hardly give a thought to how remarkable it is to be transported above the clouds.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. Following that

c)

H. After a while

d)

J. Over the years

53.

After you put the dry pasta in the pot of boiling water, wait for it to reboil. At that point, set the timer for the number of minutes recommended on the package.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. Originally

c)

C. Lastly

d)

D. Again

54.

Eighth graders can apply to multiple high schools before the deadline in December. However, they won't find out which ones have accepted them during late spring.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. after

c)

H. until

d)

J. next

55.

We lost all electrical power at 9:00 p.m. last Monday. It wasn't restored until the following afternoon.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. one

c)

C. later

d)

D. tomorrow

56.

Carol Moseley Braun was the first African American woman elected to serve as a US Senator, representing the state of Illinois. Immediately, after a lengthy period of anonymity, she ran for mayor of Chicago, but received only nine percent of the vote.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. Years later

c)

H. Before

d)

J. Instead

57.

Corn originated first in the Americas and was brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus. It quickly became an important food source throughout the European continent as well as part of Africa and Asia.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. before

c)

C. afterwards

d)

D. one time

58.

For many years Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, was the tallest building in the world. Sometimes, it is not even in the top ten.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. In time

c)

H. At last

d)

J. Today

59.

Until she wrote the first book of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling was an impoverished single mother; she subsequently became one of the wealthiest individuals in the United Kingdom.

a)

A. NO CHANGE

b)

B. instead

c)

C. always

d)

D. by then

60.

Lead was a common ingredient in paint sold in the US for many decades. Later, it was discovered to be toxic and is no longer used.

a)

F. NO CHANGE

b)

G. Now

c)

H. After all

d)

J. Besides

61.
I wear red socks they are the best kind.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
wear red socks are
c)
wear; red socks, they are
d)
wear red socks. They are
62.
The music festival was expensive and in the middle of nowhere, therefore we didn't go.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
nowhere and, therefore we
c)
nowhere, therefore, we
d)
nowhere; therefore, we
63.
Like a bull seeing red Barney charged at the opposing players.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
bull, seeing red
c)
bull seeing red, 
d)
bull, seeing red,
64.
The Byzantines dominated the Mediterranean world because they possessed the secret of Greek Fire, an ancient superweapon. 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Fire was an
c)
Fire, it was an
d)
Fire, and an
65.
On the morning, of December 24, 1814 that the Treaty of Ghent was signed.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
On the morning, of December 24, 1814,
c)
On the morning of December 24, 1814 that
d)
On the morning of December 24, 1814,
66.
David Bowie was born, on January 8, 1947, twelve years to the day after Elvis Presley.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
born on January 8, 1947,
c)
born on, January 8 1947,
d)
born on, January 8, 1947
67.
Which is NOT a complete sentence?
a)
The restaurant opens for lunch at 11:30 am.
b)
When waiting for the bus.
c)
The businessman wore a suit every day.
d)
When you go to sleep, remember to say your prayers.
68.
Because all my friends are married, I often go out by myself. 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
married I
c)
married, so I
d)
married, is the reason I
69.
Harold used to be an opera singer, sometimes, he can be persuaded to sing at parties.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
singer, sometimes he
c)
singer; sometimes, he
d)
singer, sometimes; he
70.
Course evaluation forms are very important, for you to advance the students have to like you.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
important, for you to advance, the
c)
important; for you to advance, the
d)
important, for you to advance; the
71.
 Down the street from the college, I attend, the Save-U Laundromat is always open, and someone is always there. 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
college, I attend
c)
college I attend,
d)
college I attend
72.
Imagining all these people, it is that I know they remain there even after I have left.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
It being that I imagine all these people, they 
c)
Imagining all these people, they 
d)
I imagine that all these people 
73.
Even as a child, Williams loved to prepare food, and as a young adult, he refined his cooking skills at the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
his cooking skills were refined
c)
his skill in cooking was refined
d)
 the refinement of his cooking skills occurred
74.
In 1989, he came up with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine, a time when there were no convenience foods designed for African American consumers. 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
 He came up with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine in 1989, 
c)
He came up in 1989, with his idea for a line of Southern-inspired cuisine, 
d)
The idea came to him in 1989, that a line of Southern-inspired cuisine should be marketed, 
75.
Not all viruses however, straighten themselves out. 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
viruses; however, 
c)
viruses, however 
d)
viruses, however, 
76.
During the early morning hours of October 28, 1965, engineers stationed 630 feet above the ground made careful measurements for the day's work.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
1965, and engineers
c)
1965. Engineers
d)
1965; engineers
77.
Architect Eero Saarinen, who created the design that symbolized the memorial's theme of St. Louis as the "Gateway to the West." 
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Saarinen, creator of 
c)
Saarinen created
d)
Saarinen creating
78.
 By late morning, the crowd cheered as, welded to the two legs of the arch, the final section was hoisted up.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
as the crowd cheered, the final section was hoisted up and welded to the two legs of the arch.
c)
as the crowd cheered, welded to the two legs of the arch, the final section was hoisted up.
d)
the final section was hoisted up as the crowd cheered and welded to the two legs of the arch.
79.

These tensions did not lead to an actual war between the world powers, which might have had disastrous results. Instead, they were the cause of years of political, economic, and diplomatic10 conflict: the Cold War.

a)

No Change

b)

political, economic and diplomatic

c)

political, economic, and diplomatical

d)

political, economic, and diplomacy

80.

The resulting snowflake has three long sides and three sides that are so short they are difficult to detect. Although these snowflakes appear to have a triangular shape--they actually have a hexagonal pattern.

a)

F. No change

b)

G. shape,

c)

H. shape;

d)

J. shape:

81.

Concentrated deep breathing during yoga helps you extend more fully into the poses, thereby gaining greater benefit from the stretch. And the steady9 circulation of breath through your body both calms and energizes.

a)

No Change

b)

stretch, the steady

c)

stretch. The steady

d)

stretch, also the steady