Practice Test 8 - ACT English

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

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1. The novel was both intriguing and it was lengthy.
2. Her artwork was impressive; the details and colors were mesmerizing. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
3. The crew is preparing for the launch next month.
4. If the weather clears by Saturday, our hiking club will take the trail along the river. The forecast says it might rain, so we are packing ponchos just in case. We also agreed to leave early to avoid the afternoon heat. If it rained, we would switch to an indoor climbing gym instead. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
5. The horses stable needs to be cleaned daily.
6. The nature center replaced its printed trail maps with a single QR code posted at the trailhead. Visitors who scan the code get a map that updates in real time if a section of trail closes for maintenance. In addition, the center also added distance markers every quarter mile so people without phone service could still track their progress. Which choice makes the sentence most logical?
7. The writer wants to conclude the essay by emphasizing the labor involved in Foley art. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?
8. At a town hall meeting, residents discussed whether to add more crosswalks near the park. Some speakers emphasized safety, while others worried about traffic delays. The mayor listened carefully, she promised to review the data before the next meeting. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
9. During a campus tour, the guide mentioned that the engineering building and the art studio both offer late-night access for students with key cards. Because both buildings have similar policies, first-year students sometimes confuse them when asking about hours. In an email to her roommate, Tessa wrote, "The studio closes at midnight, but it requires a key card after 9." Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
10. Which of the following choices makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
11. At a science museum, visitors crowded around a display that showed how wind turbines work. One of the interactive screens near the model show detailed graphs of energy output when a button is pressed. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
12. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
13. For a history project, Eli and Sam built a timeline of local events using newspaper archives. They wanted the display to be clear and consistent, so they used the same font for headings and captions. They included photos, short quotations, and describing why each event mattered to residents. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
14. A student team designed a simple phone stand for a robotics club fundraiser. They tested several prototypes and tracked how often each one slipped on a desk. After reviewing the results, the team chose a design with rubber feet and a wider base. In their presentation, they explained that the final model stayed stable due to the fact that the base distributed the phone's weight more evenly. Which choice is the clearest and most concise?
15. The movie was exciting, funny and thrilling.
16. In a science lab, students tested how quickly sugar dissolves in water at different temperatures. They recorded the time for each trial and compared results. The warm water dissolved the sugar faster, but the cold water took longer. Afterward, the class discussed how temperature affects molecular motion. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
17. In a review of a new biography, the critic summarized the author's research process, noting that the author interviewed relatives, examined diaries, and visited the subject's childhood home. The critic admired the book's vivid scenes but questioned a few speculative passages. In one sentence, the critic wrote that the author described the subject's childhood home carefully in the first chapter. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
18. A number of students has signed up for the course. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
19. Before the orchestra rehearsal, the conductor asked the string section to tune carefully. He explained that the violinists bow hair should be tightened just enough to keep the sound clear without straining the instrument. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
20. A student is revising a paragraph about why libraries lend more than books. The draft reads: [1] Many libraries now lend items such as sewing machines, Wi-Fi hotspots, and board games. [2] These collections can make expensive or specialized resources available to people who might otherwise go without them. [3] Libraries have long been places where people can find information. [4] For instance, a hotspot loan can help a student complete online homework when home internet is unreliable. [5] A sewing machine loan can help someone mend clothing instead of replacing it. The writer wants to keep Sentence 3 but make it more clearly connected to the paragraph's main idea (lending non-book items to expand access). Which choice best revises the underlined sentence?

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