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Practice Test 9 - ACT English

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

  1. A coach's note to the team described how the new training plan would reduce injuries and improve endurance. The note read: The warm-up drills should be performed more carefully than last season. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
  2. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
  3. On the bus ride home, I watched a kid in the front seat fold a paper airplane with intense concentration. He creased the wings, adjusted the nose, and tested the balance on his finger. When he finally launched it, the plane sailed down the aisle, and it landed neatly in an empty backpack. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
  4. Which choice most effectively maintains the essay's tone? The article explains how sleep supports memory by helping the brain consolidate new information. It cites multiple peer-reviewed studies and distinguishes correlation from causation when summarizing results. The author also notes limitations, including small sample sizes and differences in measurement methods. For readers who want to improve sleep quality, the article recommends a bunch of easy hacks such as consistent bedtimes and reduced evening screen use.
  5. At a small tech conference, the speaker paused to take questions from the audience. There on the back table is several brochures about upcoming workshops that attendees can pick up on the way out. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
  6. The spokesperson stated that the company would begin to commence construction of the new building next month.
  7. The writer wants to add the following sentence to Paragraph 3: "Without this nightly wash cycle, these toxins accumulate like trash piling up in a hallway." The best placement for this sentence would be:
  8. For a history project, Lina compared two primary sources: a soldier's letter and a newspaper editorial from the same week. She wanted to highlight how their tones were not the same. Her draft says, "The letter's tone is different than the editorial's, which is more formal and detached." Which choice is the most appropriate for the context?
  9. The chef's recipe called for a total of three cups of flour.
  10. During my first week at the community garden, I expected the work to be quiet and solitary. Instead, it was full of conversation and small lessons: how to loosen soil without tearing roots, how to water deeply, and how to recognize pests early. Our coordinator Mara moved quickly from bed to bed, answering questions as she went. She reminded us that patience matters, because plants respond slowly to attention. I wrote her advice in my notebook, especially the line Before we planted, we checked the weather forecast for frost. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
  11. During a student council meeting, Maya summarized the results of a survey about cafeteria options. Several students had suggested adding more vegetarian meals, and the principal asked Maya to share the key finding. Maya explained that only the vegetarian option received 62 percent of the votes, surprising the group because multiple options were on the ballot. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
  12. I can't believe its already November.
  13. The number of volunteers who participated in the cleanup was impressive.
  14. Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?
  15. A travel writer describes arriving in a coastal town just after sunrise, when fishing boats return and markets begin to open. The streets smell like salt and citrus, and vendors call out prices in a steady rhythm. The writer recommends visiting the harbor first, then walking uphill to a small plaza where musicians often play. He notes that the town is busiest on weekends, but quieter on weekdays. In his guide, he suggests packing light, wearing comfortable shoes, and bringing a jacket because the wind can rise unexpectedly. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?​​
  16. A writer is editing a paragraph about an artist who creates portraits using recycled magazine paper. Read the draft. [1] The artist begins by sorting old magazines by color, separating pages with deep blues from those with warm oranges. [2] Next, she cuts the pages into narrow strips and rolls them into coils. [3] She arranges the coils like brushstrokes, adjusting their spacing to create shadows and highlights in a face. [4] The finished portraits can take weeks to assemble, but they are sturdy enough to be framed without glass. [5] Viewers often recognize familiar expressions in the portraits and are surprised to learn the images are made from paper rather than paint. The writer wants to add a sentence after Sentence 3 that provides a concrete example of how the coils create an image. Which choice best achieves this goal?
  17. He has many goals; one of them is to run a marathon. Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
  18. In a draft about community repair events, a student writes: [1] On the first Saturday of each month, volunteers gather at the library parking lot to fix broken household items for free. [2] The goal is to keep usable objects out of landfills while helping neighbors learn simple repairs. [3] Volunteers bring tools and set up stations for small appliances, clothing, and bicycles. [4] Repairing things is a good idea for many reasons. [5] Last month, the group repaired 38 items, and participants left with step-by-step notes so they could repeat the fixes at home. The writer wants Sentence 4 to develop the specific focus of the paragraph (reducing waste and teaching repair skills). Which choice best replaces the underlined sentence?
  19. The teacher, known for her patience was loved by all her students.
  20. The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the upcoming project deadlines.

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