Practice Test 7 - ACT English

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

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1. The writer wants to add the following sentence to the essay: Some collectors even began deliberately breaking valuable bowls just to have them repaired in this style. The sentence would most logically be placed at:
2. A neighborhood newsletter recently highlighted the work of a volunteer group that repaints faded street murals. The group's leader, Marisol Vega, organizes supplies and schedules weekend shifts. Marisol, a graphic designer by trade says she joined because public art makes people feel at home. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
3. Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would be LEAST acceptable?
4. The recipe calls for twelve individual eggs and a cup of milk.
5. Which choice indicates that the root systems play an active role in environmental protection?
6. The engineer will insure that the project meets all safety standards. Which choice most precisely expresses the intended meaning?
7. Given that all the choices are true, which one creates the most effective contrast to the "thousands of rounds of ammunition" mentioned earlier in the sentence?
8. A blog post about cooking on a budget compared several grocery stores and their weekly specials. The author wrote: The discount market was the most cheaper option for produce. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
9. While researching local history, Priya visited a small museum that preserved artifacts from the town's first railroad station. A guide explained how the station once served as a meeting point for farmers bringing produce to market. Priya later wrote, "The exhibit included old, antique lanterns used by conductors." Which choice best maintains the sentence's clarity and precision?
10. Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would be LEAST acceptable?
11. Which of the following makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
12. The museum's new exhibit traces the history of street photography, from bulky early cameras to today's phone snapshots. As I walked through the rooms, I noticed how often the best images were unplanned. A child laughed, a commuter yawned, a dog tugged at its leash. In the final gallery I lingered over a photo that captured all three moments at once. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
13. At the community garden, volunteers divided tasks so the work would go quickly. Some people weeded the raised beds, others repaired the fence, and a few planted seedlings near the compost area. The coordinator kept a notebook with names and assignments: Carlos weeding, Priya repairing boards, and Mei planting herbs so everyone knew where to start. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
14. During a student-led forum on recycling, Maya and Jordan interviewed the cafeteria manager about switching to compostable trays. After the meeting, the manager emailed a summary to Maya and Jordan, asking for corrections before sharing it with the principal. Maya replied that the summary captured the discussion well, but Jordan wanted to add a note about costs. The manager then asked Maya and Jordan to send the final edits to the principal, and Maya agreed to do it. In the email, Maya wrote, "Please contact Jordan or I if you have questions," hoping to sound professional. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
15. In chemistry class, the teacher demonstrated how to separate pigments from a marker using a strip of paper and a cup of water. Students compared the bands of color and recorded observations in their lab notebooks. After the demonstration, everyone in the lab are expected to dispose of materials properly before the bell. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
16. The student was advised to review over the material before the exam.
17. During a meeting of the student garden club, Maya proposed adding a rain barrel to collect water for the planter boxes. The club had only a small budget, so she compared prices online and asked the custodian about installation. Because the barrel would reduce water use, and it could be paid for with leftover fundraiser money. The group voted to present the idea to the principal the next day. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
18. During a school fundraiser, volunteers tracked how many reusable bottles were sold each hour. Because the event lasted only three hours, the organizer summarized the results by reporting the amount of bottles sold, not the money raised. Which choice most precisely expresses the intended meaning?
19. The women club is meeting tonight at 7 PM.
20. The writer is considering adding the following sentence to the end of Paragraph 3: Some sponges found on the reef are thought to be over a thousand years old. Should the writer make this addition?

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