Practice Test 14 - ACT English

20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.

Which choice provides the most effective transition from the previous paragraph?
Which of the following answer options makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion (and the commas). Should the writer do this?
Before the debate tournament, the coach reviewed the schedule with the team and pointed out the earliest round. She told them to arrive by 7:30 because their going to need time to set up the evidence files and practice introductions. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
For a travel article, Jonah described a train ride he took with his cousin and his aunt through several small towns. In one paragraph, he mentioned the conductor, the passengers, and the station manager, then tried to describe who gave the best directions. The draft reads, whoever we asked, they pointed us toward the correct platform, which shifts pronouns unnecessarily. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
In a narrative about a community theater production, the director describes the moment the cast finally worked as a team. At first, actors waited for instructions, unsure when to move or how loudly to speak. But after a long rehearsal, they began to listen to one another and adjust in real time. The director realized that trust had formed, not through speeches, but through repetition. She praised Jordan, who played the lead, for staying calm when a prop broke mid-scene. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
Which of the following makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
Which choice best maintains the parallel structure of the sentence?
The recipe, which had been passed down through four generations, called for a full cup of fresh basil and, two tablespoons of olive oil. Which choice is grammatically correct?
In a profile of a local chef, a reporter described how the chef chooses seasonal ingredients. He visits the farmers' market early, tastes produce, and asks growers about their harvests. The reporter wrote that the chef's choices are guided by flavor and by the fact that it is fresh. Which choice is the clearest and most concise?
In art class, students studied how light changes the appearance of objects. Ms. Chen set up a still life with a lamp, a glass bottle, and a folded cloth. She encouraged careful observation, sketching slowly, to shade with patience, and noticing reflections. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
After the concert, we went to a restaurant for dinner.
A community garden update described how volunteers organized tools and assigned tasks for the weekend. The update said: The coordinator reminded volunteers to only water the seedlings in the raised beds, not the weeds along the fence. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
Suppose the writer's primary purpose had been to argue that apex predators pose a severe danger to human populations living near national parks. Does this essay accomplish that purpose?
In a memo about library renovations, the head librarian explained that the new layout would make it easier for visitors to find quiet areas. The memo included this sentence: The study rooms are convenient located near the back entrance to reduce foot traffic in the main aisles. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
The following paragraph is from a student's essay about repairing a bicycle. [1] I decided to fix my bike's slipping chain instead of taking it to a shop. [2] First, I flipped the bike upside down and spun the pedals to see where the chain jumped. [3] The derailleur was slightly bent inward, pushing the chain toward the spokes. [4] I used a small wrench to loosen the mounting bolt and nudged the derailleur outward. [5] After tightening the bolt, I tested the gears again until the chain ran smoothly. [6] The best part of the process was realizing that I could diagnose a problem by watching carefully. For the sake of logic and coherence, Sentence [6] should be placed:
A local newspaper profiled a community garden that donates vegetables to a nearby pantry. Volunteers meet on Saturdays to weed, water, and harvest. The article explained that the garden's compost pile reduces food waste by turning scraps into soil. It also noted that the garden is located in a place that used to be an empty lot. Which choice is the clearest and most concise?
When they arrive at the station, they will see the new train.
Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
The artist is known for his vibrant paintings, he also creates sculptures.

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