Practice Test 3 - ACT English

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

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1. Which choice provides the best introduction to the paragraph?
2. In a workshop on personal finance, the instructor explained why budgets fail when they are too strict. She encouraged students to set realistic categories and to track spending for a month before making big changes. The key point was simple; a budget should describe your habits, not punish them. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
3. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
4. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
5. The lab manual explained that the class would first record the mass of each sample and than calculate density by dividing mass by volume. The steps needed to be followed in order to avoid mistakes. Which choice most precisely expresses the intended meaning?
6. During rehearsal for the spring play, the director gave notes to two actors, Nina and Elise, about a scene that involved a quick costume change. Nina thought the scene worked best if Elise entered first, but Elise preferred to enter second so she could adjust a prop. The stage manager, who had timed the scene, said the current order kept the pacing tight. After rehearsal, the director emailed both actors to confirm the plan and wrote, "Nina told Elise that she should enter first," but Nina pointed out that the sentence could be confusing. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
7. Which choice best fits the style and tone of the passage? In a travel memoir, the author recounts arriving in a small coastal town before dawn. The tone is vivid and quietly appreciative, using sensory details without exaggeration. Describing the first view of the harbor, the author writes that it was absolutely epic in the pale morning light.
8. Which choice uses the most precise and vivid language to transition between paragraphs?
9. Should the sentence 'The chef's new recipe was an instant hit with the customers.' be kept or deleted? Paragraph: The restaurant recently revamped its menu to include more international dishes. Customers have been eager to try the new offerings, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
10. For an economics project, students compared how different shops set prices for the same notebook. They visited three stores and wrote down the price, brand, and number of pages. The data were messy at first; however they organized it into a spreadsheet. Once the numbers were clear, they could discuss whether convenience, location, or sales explained the differences. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
11. The principal of the school announced a new initiative. Which choice is the most appropriate for the context?
12. In a podcast about local wildlife, the host described how certain birds adapt to city parks. She explained that some species nest in building ledges, while others rely on shrubs planted along sidewalks. To keep the episode accessible, she avoided technical terms unless they were necessary. At one point, she said that pigeons are able to recognize individual human faces. Which choice is the clearest and most concise?
13. A science teacher asked students to write instructions for building a simple paper bridge. One student listed materials, then described each fold step-by-step. Another student tested the bridge by adding pennies until it collapsed. In the final draft, the teacher suggested replacing in the event that with a simpler phrase. Which choice is the clearest and most concise?
14. For a personal finance unit, students tracked their spending for a week and categorized each purchase. Some were surprised by how quickly small snacks added up. They could reduce costs by bringing lunch, using public transportation, and to cancel unused subscriptions. The teacher emphasized that budgeting works best when goals are specific. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
15. The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion. Should the writer do this?
16. After reviewing the data, the analyst made a prediction about future trends that are likely to happen.
17. Tonight, our class is hosting a fundraiser dinner, and we expect a large crowd. Right now, volunteers are arranging chairs, and the kitchen staff is preparing trays of food. The organizer promised that if more guests arrive than expected, we served extra portions without running out because a nearby restaurant offered to help.
18. Every morning before sunrise, the owner of Miller's Bakery pulls the first batch of sourdough from the oven. The smell draws in commuters who stop for a warm loaf on their way to work. The bakery's front window has been painted a cheerful shade of blue since it opened in 1998. Should the underlined sentence be kept or deleted?
19. The book provides a detailed account of the events that led to the revolution.
20. At the start of rehearsal, the director asked the cast to gather in a semicircle and listen for changes to the final scene. Several actors had questions about blocking, and the stage manager took notes to update the script. Near the front row, the pair of spotlights above the aisle is flickering, so the crew checks the wiring. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?

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