ACT English Exam 4

1. The following words have a similar denotation. Which of them has a negative connotation?

Bizarre

Unique

Original

Different

A. Bizarre is he word with the negative connotation. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

Explanation

A. Bizarre is he word with the negative connotation. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

2. Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction. _____ he loves music so much, his friend got him tickets to see his favorite band.

If

Until

Since

Although

C. Since. The word “since” signifies the beginning of a dependent clause and is the only conjunction that makes sense in the sentence. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

Explanation

C. Since. The word “since” signifies the beginning of a dependent clause and is the only conjunction that makes sense in the sentence. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

3. Fill in the blank with the correct coordinating conjunction. My friend and I went to dinner, _____ we both ordered pasta.

So

Or

But

And

D. And. It is the only conjunction that fits within the context of the sentence. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

Explanation

D. And. It is the only conjunction that fits within the context of the sentence. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

4. Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. While her kids swam in the pool, Nicole read a book.

While her kids swam in the pool

Nicole read a book

Swam in the pool

While her kids

A. While her kids swam in the pool. It is dependent because it does not express a complete thought and relies on the independent clause. The word “while” also signifies the beginning of a dependent clause. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

Explanation

A. While her kids swam in the pool. It is dependent because it does not express a complete thought and relies on the independent clause. The word “while” also signifies the beginning of a dependent clause. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

5. Select another conjunction with the same meaning as the underlined conjunction. Because we arrived early, we were able to end our shift early.

Since

Nevertheless

Nor

Although

A. Since has the same meaning as because in this sentence. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

Explanation

A. Since has the same meaning as because in this sentence. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

6. Which of the following movie titles contains a pronoun?

Rear Window

North by Northwest

The Trouble with Harry

The Man Who Knew Too Much

D. Who is a pronoun. See Lesson: Pronouns.

Explanation

D. Who is a pronoun. See Lesson: Pronouns.

7. What is the sentence with the correct use of punctuation?

Who is he.

Who is he:

Who is he?

Who is he!

C. Who is he? Who is a common word that begins a question, and the question mark is placed at the end of a question. See Lesson: Punctuation.

Explanation

C. Who is he? Who is a common word that begins a question, and the question mark is placed at the end of a question. See Lesson: Punctuation.

8. Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence. Sandra needed to crop the photograph to make it fit into the frame.

To cut off a part of

To bite off and eat the tops of

To produce or make a plant grow

To come on or appear unexpectedly

A. The meaning of crop in the context of this sentence is “to cut off a part of.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

Explanation

A. The meaning of crop in the context of this sentence is “to cut off a part of.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

9. We saw a _____ in the woods while hiking.

Bair

Baer

Bare

Bear

D. Bear is the correctly spelled form of the animal. See Lesson: Spelling.

Explanation

D. Bear is the correctly spelled form of the animal. See Lesson: Spelling.

10. Fill in the blank with the correctly capitalized form. _____ is part of the United Kingdom.

Northern ireland

Northern Ireland

Northern ireland

B. Northern Ireland. Directional words like northern are capitalized when it is a part of the official name. See Lesson: Capitalization.

Explanation

B. Northern Ireland. Directional words like northern are capitalized when it is a part of the official name. See Lesson: Capitalization.

11. Which word(s) in the following sentence should be capitalized? The three largest cities are new york, los angeles, and chicago.

New, los, and chicago

New york and los angeles

York, angeles, and chicago

New york, los angeles, and chicago

D. new york, los angeles, and chicago. All names of cities should be capitalized. See Lesson: Capitalization.

Explanation

D. new york, los angeles, and chicago. All names of cities should be capitalized. See Lesson: Capitalization.

12. Select the correct verbs to complete the following sentences. Where _ everyone? What _ they doing?

Is, is

Is, are

Are, is

Are, are

B. In questions with pronouns where and what, the verb agrees with the noun or pronoun that follows it. Everyone is the subject of the first sentence. It is third person singular, so it takes the verb form is. They is the subject of the second sentence, and it takes the verb form are. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

Explanation

B. In questions with pronouns where and what, the verb agrees with the noun or pronoun that follows it. Everyone is the subject of the first sentence. It is third person singular, so it takes the verb form is. They is the subject of the second sentence, and it takes the verb form are. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

13. Select the parts of speech of the underlined words in the following sentence. That man is quite tall.

Adverb, adverb

Adjective, adverb

Adverb, adjective

Adjective, adjective

C. Quite is an adverb that describes the adjective tall. Tall is an adjective that describes the noun man.

Explanation

C. Quite is an adverb that describes the adjective tall. Tall is an adjective that describes the noun man.

14. Select the pair of correlative conjunctions that would not be correct in the following sentence. They went to __ Tahiti _ Bora Bora.

Either/or

Rather/than

Both/and

Not only/but also

B. Here, the correlative conjunction pair is connecting two nouns (place names). Rather/than would be better used to connect two verbs, such as rather run than walk. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

Explanation

B. Here, the correlative conjunction pair is connecting two nouns (place names). Rather/than would be better used to connect two verbs, such as rather run than walk. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

15. What part of speech is the underline word in the following sentence? Douglas served on the Supreme Court for 36 years.

Noun

Pronoun

Adjective

Preposition

A. Supreme Court is a noun. See Lesson: Nouns.

Explanation

A. Supreme Court is a noun. See Lesson: Nouns.

16. What type of error can be found in the following sentence? Mr. and Mrs. Hughes are alumnuses of Georgetown University.

Verb tense

Punctuation

Capitalization

Plural formation

D. Alumni is the plural of alumnus. See Lesson: Nouns.

Explanation

D. Alumni is the plural of alumnus. See Lesson: Nouns.

17. Which word in the following sentence is a pronoun? Maria washed Pavel's car for him.

For

Him

Maria

Pavel's

B. Him is a pronoun. See Lesson: Pronouns.

Explanation

B. Him is a pronoun. See Lesson: Pronouns.

18. Which sentence combines all of the information below using a parallel structure? Dental care requires brushing. You should also floss. Rinse with a fluoride wash.

Dental care requires to brush, floss, and rinsing.

Dental care requires brushing, to floss, and rinse.

Dental care requires brushing, flossing, and rinse.

Dental care requires brushing, flossing, and rinsing.

D. This sentence combines the information using parallel structure. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

Explanation

D. This sentence combines the information using parallel structure. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

19. What is the main verb in the following sentence? Can I ask you another question?

Can

Ask

Another

Question

B. Ask is the main verb. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

Explanation

B. Ask is the main verb. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

20. What is the mistake in the following sentence? He asked me, "What are you doing this weekend."

The comma is misplaced.

There should be a semicolon after me.

There shouldn’t be any quotation marks.

There should be a question mark after weekend.

D. There should be a question mark after weekend. What is a common question word. See Lesson: Punctuation.

Explanation

D. There should be a question mark after weekend. What is a common question word. See Lesson: Punctuation.

21. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues. The flowers began to flourish after getting plenty of sunshine and water.

Wilt

Grow

Smell

Disappear

B. The meaning of flourish in the context of this sentence is “grow.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

Explanation

B. The meaning of flourish in the context of this sentence is “grow.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

22. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The city's government is infamous for being corrupt and dishonest.

Content

Regretful

Notorious

Apologetic

C. The prefix in means “not,” so infamous means not known for being famous or for something good, so infamous means notorious. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

Explanation

C. The prefix in means “not,” so infamous means not known for being famous or for something good, so infamous means notorious. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

23. Select the sentence that correctly answers the following question. What were you doing when the thunderstorm started?

I mowed the lawn.

I am mowing the lawn.

I was mowing the lawn.

I have mowed the lawn.

C. The verb tense was mowing is past progressive, which matches the tense used in the question (were doing). See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

Explanation

C. The verb tense was mowing is past progressive, which matches the tense used in the question (were doing). See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

24. What is the correct plural of chair?

Chair

Chairs

Chaires

Chairies

B. For words ending in most consonants, add -s. See Lesson: Spelling.

Explanation

B. For words ending in most consonants, add -s. See Lesson: Spelling.

25. Which is the correct plural form of the noun class?

Class

Class'

Class's

Classes

D. Classes is the plural form of the noun class. See Lesson: Nouns.

Explanation

D. Classes is the plural form of the noun class. See Lesson: Nouns.

26. Identify the type of clause. The reporter stumbled over his words.

Coordinate clause

Dependent clause

Subordinate clause

Independent clause

D. Independent clause. The sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

Explanation

D. Independent clause. The sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

27. What is the correct plural of quiz?

Quizs

Quizes

Quizies

Quizzes

D. With words ending in -z, add -es. This one is irregular and needs an extra -z. See Lesson: Spelling.

Explanation

D. With words ending in -z, add -es. This one is irregular and needs an extra -z. See Lesson: Spelling.

28. Select the form of the verb that agrees with the following subject. The people in the restaurant

Eats

Eat

Eating

Eaten

B. The verb eat agrees with the subject people. In the restaurant is a prepositional phrase; it is not the main subject. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

Explanation

B. The verb eat agrees with the subject people. In the restaurant is a prepositional phrase; it is not the main subject. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

29. Choose the correct sentence.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was the governor of California.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was the Governor of California.

Arnold Schwarzenegger was the governor of california.

Arnold schwarzenegger was the governor of california.

A. Arnold Schwarzenegger was the governor of California. Individual names and states are always capitalized. Professional titles are capitalized when they precede a name or are part of a direct address. See Lesson: Capitalization.

Explanation

A. Arnold Schwarzenegger was the governor of California. Individual names and states are always capitalized. Professional titles are capitalized when they precede a name or are part of a direct address. See Lesson: Capitalization.

30. Select the correct word to complete the following sentence. It was a treacherous route, and they traveled more ____ when they had a guide.

Safe

Safer

Safest

Safely

D. Safely is an adverb that describes the verb traveled. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs.

Explanation

D. Safely is an adverb that describes the verb traveled. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs.

31. Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

The Jankowskis typically go out for Italian food, tonight they tried Thai.

The Jankowskis typically go out for Italian food and tonight they tried Thai.

The Jankowskis typically go out for Italian food, but tonight they tried Thai.

The Jankowskis typically go out for Italian food even though tonight they tried Thai.

C. This is a compound sentence joining two independent clauses with a comma and the conjunction but. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

Explanation

C. This is a compound sentence joining two independent clauses with a comma and the conjunction but. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

32. How many adjectives are in the following sentence? The new building is tall and modern.

1

2

3

4

C. The adjectives new, tall, and modern describe the noun building. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs.

Explanation

C. The adjectives new, tall, and modern describe the noun building. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs.

33. Select the correct nouns for the blanks in the following sentence. We can use these to cut these fillets of .

Knives, salmon

Knifes, salmon

Knifes, salmons

Knives, salmons

A. Knives is the plural form of knife. Salmon is a non-count noun, so it does not have a plural form. See Lesson: Nouns.

Explanation

A. Knives is the plural form of knife. Salmon is a non-count noun, so it does not have a plural form. See Lesson: Nouns.

34. Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

Although termites are insects.

Termites are very industrious insects.

Termites are insects, and they are very industrious.

Because termites are insects, they are very industrious.

B. This is a simple sentence since it contains one independent clause consisting of a simple subject and a predicate. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

Explanation

B. This is a simple sentence since it contains one independent clause consisting of a simple subject and a predicate. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

35. Select the response that correctly describes both of the underlined verbs. When a buyer offered 5% below our asking price, our realtor advised us to accept the offer.

Helping verbs

Past tense verbs

Present tense verbs

Progressive tense verbs

B. Offered and advised are simple past verb forms. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

Explanation

B. Offered and advised are simple past verb forms. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

36. Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning. The teacher was content with the quality of her students' work on their math exam.

Teacher

Content

Quality

Math

B. The word “content” has more than one meaning. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

Explanation

B. The word “content” has more than one meaning. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

37. Which of the following prefixes means self?

Con-

Man-

Auto-

Post-

C. The prefix that means “self” is auto. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

Explanation

C. The prefix that means “self” is auto. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

38. Which of the following spellings is correct?

Lonliness

Lonelines

Loneliness

Loneleness

C. Loneliness is the only correct spelling. See Lesson: Spelling.

Explanation

C. Loneliness is the only correct spelling. See Lesson: Spelling.

39. Which word is a modifier in the following sentence? The black dog was barking.

Black

Dog

Was

Barking

A. Black is a modifier; it is an adjective that describes dog. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.

Explanation

A. Black is a modifier; it is an adjective that describes dog. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.

40. What is the verb in the following sentence? It's time for lunch.

It

Is

Time

Lunch

B. It's is a contraction of it is. The verb is is. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

Explanation

B. It's is a contraction of it is. The verb is is. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

41. Which word does the underlined adverb describe? She played beautifully in the recital.

She

Played

In

Recital

B. Beautifully is an adverb that describes the verb played. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs

Explanation

B. Beautifully is an adverb that describes the verb played. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs

42. Which is not a prepositional phrase? Let's meet at 3:00 in the guest lounge of the airport.

Let's meet

At 3:00

In the guest lounge

Of the airport

A. Let's meet does not contain a preposition. At, in and of are prepositions. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

Explanation

A. Let's meet does not contain a preposition. At, in and of are prepositions. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

43. Which of the following options correctly fixes the run-on sentence below? Texting while driving is reckless it could cost you your life.

Texting while driving is reckless, it could cost you your life.

Texting while driving is reckless it. Could cost you your life.

Texting while driving. Is reckless, it could cost you your life.

Texting while driving is reckless, and it could cost you your life.

D. This sentence correctly fixes the run-on sentence. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

Explanation

D. This sentence correctly fixes the run-on sentence. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

44. What verb tense are the underlined words in the following sentence? The doctor prescribed medicine after my son had been sick for four days.

Past perfect

Present perfect

Past progressive

Present progressive

A. Had been is past perfect tense. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

Explanation

A. Had been is past perfect tense. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

45. Identify the indirect object in the following sentence. I made us pie for dessert.

I

Us

Pie

Dessert

B. Us is the indirect object of the verb made. Pie is the direct object. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.

Explanation

B. Us is the indirect object of the verb made. Pie is the direct object. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.

46. Which verbs in the following sentence have indirect objects? I told them my opinion when I said that giving their daughter a gerbil for her birthday was a bad idea.

Told, said

Told, giving

Said, was

Giving, was

B. Them is the indirect object for told, and their daughter is the indirect object for giving. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.

Explanation

B. Them is the indirect object for told, and their daughter is the indirect object for giving. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.

47. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence. I began swimming every day, because it is healthy to exercise.

I began swimming every day

Because it is healthy to exercise

It is healthy to exercise

I began swimming

A. I began swimming every day. It is independent because it has a subject, verb, and expresses a complete thought. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

Explanation

A. I began swimming every day. It is independent because it has a subject, verb, and expresses a complete thought. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

48. Which word is not a preposition?

Over

Without

Beside

What

D. What is not a preposition. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

Explanation

D. What is not a preposition. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

49. I enjoy watching the snow fall ________________________. Which of the following options would complete the above sentence to make it a complex sentence?

The winters are brutally cold.

But, the winters can be brutally cold.

However, the winters can be brutally cold.

Even though the winters can be brutally cold.

D. This option would make the sentence a complex one since it has a subordinating conjunction, even though, and a dependent clause. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

Explanation

D. This option would make the sentence a complex one since it has a subordinating conjunction, even though, and a dependent clause. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

50. Which of the following sentences is correct?

For lunch I had a sandwich.

I ate three things, eggs, fruit and toast.

I ate breakfast but I was hungry a couple hours later.

The service at the restaurant was great; our food came quickly.

D. The service at the restaurant was great; our food came quickly. A semicolon connects two related independent sentences. See Lesson: Punctuation.

Explanation

D. The service at the restaurant was great; our food came quickly. A semicolon connects two related independent sentences. See Lesson: Punctuation.

51. Which of the following root words means foot?

Ped

Man

Corp

Post

A. The root that means “foot” is ped. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

Explanation

A. The root that means “foot” is ped. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

52. What is the best definition of the word veritable?

Noble

Genuine

Forceful

Exaggerated

B. The root word veri means “true,” so veritable means genuine. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

Explanation

B. The root word veri means “true,” so veritable means genuine. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

53. How many modifiers describe the underlined word in the following sentence? The royal wedding was beautiful and meaningful.

0

1

2

3

D. Royal, beautiful, and meaningful describe wedding. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.

Explanation

D. Royal, beautiful, and meaningful describe wedding. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.

54. What part of speech correctly describes the underlined phrase in the following sentence? In 1969, man walked on the moon.

Direct object

Indirect object

Object of the preposition

Subject

C. The moon is the object of the preposition on. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.

Explanation

C. The moon is the object of the preposition on. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.

55. Pundit : Apprentice :: Flux : __________

Stability

Increase

Decrease

Variation

A. Pundit and apprentice are antonyms in the same way that flux and stability are antonyms. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

Explanation

A. Pundit and apprentice are antonyms in the same way that flux and stability are antonyms. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

56. What is missing from the following sentence? I hate it when it rains, because I can't go outside.

There is no need for a comma.

There is no apostrophe in can’t.

There should be a semicolon after rains.

Nothing is missing.

D. Nothing is missing. The sentence is correct as is. A comma goes before a coordinating conjunction. See Lesson: Punctuation.

Explanation

D. Nothing is missing. The sentence is correct as is. A comma goes before a coordinating conjunction. See Lesson: Punctuation.

57. Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word pungent. The pungent odor in the room made everyone's eyes tear for a few minutes.

“odor”

“room”

“made”

“tear”

D. The meaning of pungent in this context is “having a strong smell.” The word “tear” helps you figure out the meaning of pungent. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

Explanation

D. The meaning of pungent in this context is “having a strong smell.” The word “tear” helps you figure out the meaning of pungent. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

58. Select the part of speech that correctly describes the indirect object in the following sentence. Would you get me a pencil, please?

Noun

Pronoun

Preposition

Adjective

B. Me is the indirect object, and it is a pronoun. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.

Explanation

B. Me is the indirect object, and it is a pronoun. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.

59. Identify the direct object of the underlined verb in the following sentence. Tommy watched a movie with Mary.

Tommy

Watched

A movie

With Mary

C. A movie is the direct object of the verb watched. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.

Explanation

C. A movie is the direct object of the verb watched. See Lesson: Direct Objects and Indirect Objects.

60. Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence. After reading the book, the movie that just came out must be pretty bad.

After reading the book

The movie

That just came out

Must be really bad

A. After reading the book is a modifier that, by its placement, is incorrectly referenced to the movie. The modifier is dangling because there is no noun or pronoun that references the person who read the book.See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.

Explanation

A. After reading the book is a modifier that, by its placement, is incorrectly referenced to the movie. The modifier is dangling because there is no noun or pronoun that references the person who read the book.See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.

61. Select the subject that would be incorrect in the following sentence. ___ do not normally eat shrimp, but that meal was delicious!

I

We

She

They

C. The subject she takes the verb form does, not do. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

Explanation

C. The subject she takes the verb form does, not do. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

62. Which word in the list of synonyms shows the weakest degree of the word?

Laugh

Giggle

Cackle

Guffaw

B. Giggle is the word showing the weakest degree. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

Explanation

B. Giggle is the word showing the weakest degree. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

63. Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence. The show got great reviews, so we plan to see it on Saturday.

Got great reviews

So we plan

See it

On Saturday

D. On Saturday is a prepositional phrase. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

Explanation

D. On Saturday is a prepositional phrase. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

64. Which word in the following sentence is an adverb? We should go outside.

We

Should

Go

Outside

D. Outside is an adverb that describes the verb go. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs.

Explanation

D. Outside is an adverb that describes the verb go. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs.

65. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues. You could spot her garish dress from a mile away with all its feathers and sequins.

Glaring

Dreadful

Marvelous

Impressive

A. The meaning of garish in the context of this sentence is “glaring.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

Explanation

A. The meaning of garish in the context of this sentence is “glaring.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

66. Which ending does not create a sentence with a dangling modifier? After eating, ___.

We watched the storm.

The storm came.

It rained.

The weather turned bad.

A. Of these choices, after eating can only reference we. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.

Explanation

A. Of these choices, after eating can only reference we. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.

67. Which word is a synonym of meticulous?

Punctual

Neurotic

Fastidious

Tenacious

C. A synonym of meticulous is fastidious. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

Explanation

C. A synonym of meticulous is fastidious. See Lesson: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies.

68. Which word is an antonym of recalcitrant?

Amiable

Inclusive

Cooperative

Accommodating

C. An antonym of recalcitrant is cooperative. See Lesson: Synonym, Antonyms, and Analogies.

Explanation

C. An antonym of recalcitrant is cooperative. See Lesson: Synonym, Antonyms, and Analogies.

69. Which of the following is correct?

Gone With The Wind

Gone With the Wind

Gone with the Wind

Gone with the wind

C. Gone with the Wind. Publication titles are capitalized. Shorter prepositions, articles, and conjunctions within titles are not capitalized. See Lesson: Capitalization.

Explanation

C. Gone with the Wind. Publication titles are capitalized. Shorter prepositions, articles, and conjunctions within titles are not capitalized. See Lesson: Capitalization.

70. Select the correct verb to complete the following sentence. Each of these children ___ special in his or her own way.

Is

Be

Am

Are

A. Each is a third person singular subject, so it takes the verb form is. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

Explanation

A. Each is a third person singular subject, so it takes the verb form is. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

71. Select the noun or nouns to which the underlined pronoun refers. When Kelly and Jacob were on vacation, Meryl and Susannah fed their dog.

Kelly

Kelly and Jacob

Meryl and Susannah

It is not clear

D. The pronoun their could refer to either Kelly and Jacob or Meryl and Susannah. See Lesson: Pronouns.

Explanation

D. The pronoun their could refer to either Kelly and Jacob or Meryl and Susannah. See Lesson: Pronouns.

72. Which of the following suffixes means made of?

-er

-en

-ful

-ous

B. The suffix that means “made of” is en. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

Explanation

B. The suffix that means “made of” is en. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

73. How many helping verbs are in the following sentence? The chipmunks collected food for the winter.

0

1

2

3

A. Collected is the only verb in the sentence. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

Explanation

A. Collected is the only verb in the sentence. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

74. How many pronouns are in the following sentence? We asked for his opinion, which he was happy to give.

1

2

3

4

D. We, his, which, and he are pronouns. See Lesson: Pronouns.

Explanation

D. We, his, which, and he are pronouns. See Lesson: Pronouns.

75. Which word does the underlined modifier describe? Hoping to improve his grade, he took the test again.

He

Took

Test

Again

A. Hoping to improve his grade refers to he. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.

Explanation

A. Hoping to improve his grade refers to he. See Lesson: Modifiers, misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers.

ACT English Exam 4

1. The following words have a similar denotation. Which of them has a negative connotation?

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction. _____ he loves music so much, his friend got him tickets to see his favorite band.

3. Fill in the blank with the correct coordinating conjunction. My friend and I went to dinner, _____ we both ordered pasta.

4. Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. While her kids swam in the pool, Nicole read a book.

5. Select another conjunction with the same meaning as the underlined conjunction. Because we arrived early, we were able to end our shift early.

6. Which of the following movie titles contains a pronoun?

7. What is the sentence with the correct use of punctuation?

8. Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence. Sandra needed to crop the photograph to make it fit into the frame.

9. We saw a _____ in the woods while hiking.

10. Fill in the blank with the correctly capitalized form. _____ is part of the United Kingdom.

11. Which word(s) in the following sentence should be capitalized? The three largest cities are new york, los angeles, and chicago.

12. Select the correct verbs to complete the following sentences. Where ___ everyone? What ___ they doing?

13. Select the parts of speech of the underlined words in the following sentence. That man is quite tall.

14. Select the pair of correlative conjunctions that would not be correct in the following sentence. They went to ____ Tahiti ___ Bora Bora.

15. What part of speech is the underline word in the following sentence? Douglas served on the Supreme Court for 36 years.

16. What type of error can be found in the following sentence? Mr. and Mrs. Hughes are alumnuses of Georgetown University.

17. Which word in the following sentence is a pronoun? Maria washed Pavel's car for him.

18. Which sentence combines all of the information below using a parallel structure? Dental care requires brushing. You should also floss. Rinse with a fluoride wash.

19. What is the main verb in the following sentence? Can I ask you another question?

20. What is the mistake in the following sentence? He asked me, "What are you doing this weekend."

21. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues. The flowers began to flourish after getting plenty of sunshine and water.

22. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The city's government is infamous for being corrupt and dishonest.

23. Select the sentence that correctly answers the following question. What were you doing when the thunderstorm started?

24. What is the correct plural of chair?

25. Which is the correct plural form of the noun class?

26. Identify the type of clause. The reporter stumbled over his words.

27. What is the correct plural of quiz?

28. Select the form of the verb that agrees with the following subject. The people in the restaurant

29. Choose the correct sentence.

30. Select the correct word to complete the following sentence. It was a treacherous route, and they traveled more ____ when they had a guide.

31. Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

32. How many adjectives are in the following sentence? The new building is tall and modern.

33. Select the correct nouns for the blanks in the following sentence. We can use these ____ to cut these fillets of ____.

34. Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

35. Select the response that correctly describes both of the underlined verbs. When a buyer offered 5% below our asking price, our realtor advised us to accept the offer.

36. Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning. The teacher was content with the quality of her students' work on their math exam.

37. Which of the following prefixes means self?

38. Which of the following spellings is correct?

39. Which word is a modifier in the following sentence? The black dog was barking.

40. What is the verb in the following sentence? It's time for lunch.

41. Which word does the underlined adverb describe? She played beautifully in the recital.

42. Which is not a prepositional phrase? Let's meet at 3:00 in the guest lounge of the airport.

43. Which of the following options correctly fixes the run-on sentence below? Texting while driving is reckless it could cost you your life.

44. What verb tense are the underlined words in the following sentence? The doctor prescribed medicine after my son had been sick for four days.

45. Identify the indirect object in the following sentence. I made us pie for dessert.

46. Which verbs in the following sentence have indirect objects? I told them my opinion when I said that giving their daughter a gerbil for her birthday was a bad idea.

47. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence. I began swimming every day, because it is healthy to exercise.

48. Which word is not a preposition?

49. I enjoy watching the snow fall ________________________. Which of the following options would complete the above sentence to make it a complex sentence?

50. Which of the following sentences is correct?

51. Which of the following root words means foot?

52. What is the best definition of the word veritable?

53. How many modifiers describe the underlined word in the following sentence? The royal wedding was beautiful and meaningful.

54. What part of speech correctly describes the underlined phrase in the following sentence? In 1969, man walked on the moon.

55. Pundit : Apprentice :: Flux : __________

56. What is missing from the following sentence? I hate it when it rains, because I can't go outside.

57. Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word pungent. The pungent odor in the room made everyone's eyes tear for a few minutes.

58. Select the part of speech that correctly describes the indirect object in the following sentence. Would you get me a pencil, please?

59. Identify the direct object of the underlined verb in the following sentence. Tommy watched a movie with Mary.

60. Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence. After reading the book, the movie that just came out must be pretty bad.

61. Select the subject that would be incorrect in the following sentence. ___ do not normally eat shrimp, but that meal was delicious!

62. Which word in the list of synonyms shows the weakest degree of the word?

63. Identify the prepositional phrase in the following sentence. The show got great reviews, so we plan to see it on Saturday.

64. Which word in the following sentence is an adverb? We should go outside.

65. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues. You could spot her garish dress from a mile away with all its feathers and sequins.

66. Which ending does not create a sentence with a dangling modifier? After eating, ___.

67. Which word is a synonym of meticulous?

68. Which word is an antonym of recalcitrant?

69. Which of the following is correct?

70. Select the correct verb to complete the following sentence. Each of these children ___ special in his or her own way.

71. Select the noun or nouns to which the underlined pronoun refers. When Kelly and Jacob were on vacation, Meryl and Susannah fed their dog.

72. Which of the following suffixes means made of?

73. How many helping verbs are in the following sentence? The chipmunks collected food for the winter.

74. How many pronouns are in the following sentence? We asked for his opinion, which he was happy to give.

75. Which word does the underlined modifier describe? Hoping to improve his grade, he took the test again.

12. Select the correct verbs to complete the following sentences. Where _ everyone? What _ they doing?

14. Select the pair of correlative conjunctions that would not be correct in the following sentence. They went to __ Tahiti _ Bora Bora.

33. Select the correct nouns for the blanks in the following sentence. We can use these to cut these fillets of .