Act Practice Questions

1. A box of old letters and photographs [sit] undisturbed in the corner of the attic for decades.
2. Anyone who wants to participate in the upcoming marathon [need] to register by the end of the month.
3. If the architect [was] more experienced, the structural issues would have been detected much earlier.
4. The automated system is designed to [at this point in time] monitor all sensors simultaneously.
5. The historian noted that the [past history] of the region was marked by frequent territorial disputes.
6. The marathon runner needs to [revert back] to his previous training schedule to recover from the injury.
7. The project was delayed [due to the fact that] the primary shipment of steel was lost in transit.
8. The two companies decided to [collaborate together] on the development of the new propulsion system.
9. The vibration of the airplane's engines [was] clearly audible to everyone in the cabin.
10. Yesterday, the talented young artist [draws] a stunning portrait of the mayor during the ceremony.
11. A paragraph describes the architectural style of Gothic cath… — Which choice best accomplishes this?
12. A paragraph describes the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Which choice provides the most logical concluding se
13. Which choice provides the most effective conclusion by identifying the ultimate significance of the event?
14. A paragraph describes the training of search-and-rescue dogs… — Which choice best accomplishes this?
15. A paragraph discusses the life of Marie Curie. Which choice provides the most logical conclusion by summarizin
16. A paragraph discusses the physical training required for ast… — Which choice best accomplishes this?
17. A paragraph explains the process of reforestation. Which choice provides the most logical concluding sentence
18. A student finds that [it's] impossible to finish the Science section without a clear strategy for reading grap
19. Choose the sentence that correctly links the modifier to the subject: [Known for its speed], the race was easi
20. Correct the following sentence to ensure logical modifier placement: [To avoid a late fee], the library book m
21. DNA sequencing is the process of determining the precise ord… — Should the writer add this sentence here?
22. Electric cars offer a more efficient alternative to traditio… — Should the writer add this sentence here?
23. Identify the best version of this sentence: [Polished until it shone], the butler presented the silver tray to
24. Identify the logical relationship to select the most appropriate transition: "The new software increased produ
25. In a formal report regarding renewable energy, which choice most appropriately replaces the bracketed portion
26. Marine biologists have observed a shift in coral spawning pa… — Should the writer add this sentence here?
27. Only one item was missing from the [traveler's bag—a] compass.
28. Which choice best maintains parallel structure and logic?
29. Which choice is correct?
30. Marcus practiced the piano for three hours every afternoon; [however, he still felt] unprepared the night befo
31. The museum's newest exhibit features sculptures made from recycled metal, paintings created with natural dyes
32. Which choice best emphasizes the longevity of the trees in a way that highlights their historic nature?
33. Which choice best emphasizes the visual openness and natural lighting of the proposed building?
34. The candidate's performance during the televised debate was widely regarded as poised and articulate. [However
35. The chef decided to use locally sourced, organic ingredients for the restaurant's new seasonal menu. [Specific
36. The city's historical preservation society fought to prevent the demolition of the century-old textile mill. [
37. The construction of the interstate highway system radically altered the geographic distribution of the America
38. Which choice best emphasizes the historical significance of the coin in relation to the fall of the empire?
39. Every morning before school, Leah and her brother [walks] their dog around the neighborhood park.
40. Which inference is most valid?

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