Z! Prep Act English And Reading Only Quiz For Tutors

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Z! Prep Act English And Reading Only Quiz For Tutors - Quiz

This quiz is designed to measure a tutor's knowledge and familiarity with the Reading and English content on the ACT. In order to be eligible to tutor ACT Reading/English students for Club Z!, prospective tutors must be able to successfully answer the following sample questions from the Z! Prep ACT Reading/English Diagnostic test. Your local Area Director will determine the minimum threshold for correct answers. Good luck!


Questions and Answers
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    Given that all of the choices are true, which one provides the most relevant information with regard to the narrator’s understanding of Elizabeth?

    • A.

      NO CHANGE

    • B.

      Refused to eat certain foods at meal times, though she was not choosy about arts and craft projects.

    • C.

      Had refused to eat certain foods at meal times, which students selected from a display at lunch.

    • D.

      Refused to eat any food choices except PB&J at lunchtime.

    Correct Answer
    D. Refused to eat any food choices except PB&J at lunchtime.
    Explanation
    Logic and Order

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  • 9. 

    Three of these choices indicate that the counselor gently convinced Elizabeth. Which choice does NOT do so?

    • A.

      NO CHANGE

    • B.

      Insisted

    • C.

      Requested

    • D.

      Proposed

    Correct Answer
    B. Insisted
    Explanation
    Similar

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  • 10. 

    had already ate

    • A.

      NO CHANGE

    • B.

      Was already eating

    • C.

      Had just ate

    • D.

      Had already eaten

    Correct Answer
    D. Had already eaten
    Explanation
    Agreement

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  • 11. 

    pleasant breathiness

    • A.

      NO CHANGE

    • B.

      Pleasantly breathiness

    • C.

      Pleasantly breathy

    • D.

      Pleasantly and breathy

    Correct Answer
    C. Pleasantly breathy
    Explanation
    Comparisons

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  • 12. 

    The author wants to add a sentence to explain why many boys stop singing at this juncture. Which of the following sentences would best achieve this?

    • A.

      A skillful teacher knows that this is one of the easiest transitions a male singer will ever make.

    • B.

      Many adults stop singing during the transition and need a skillful teacher who can explain to them how to get through it successfully.

    • C.

      Without the help of a skillful teacher, most adolescent males stop singing at this stage.

    • D.

      Even though many boys stop singing at this stage, those who get through it, do well.

    Correct Answer
    C. Without the help of a skillful teacher, most adolescent males stop singing at this stage.
    Explanation
    Logic and Order

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  • 13. 

    various kinds of new ideas

    • A.

      NO CHANGE

    • B.

      New ideas and thoughts

    • C.

      Various new ideas, thoughts,

    • D.

      New ideas

    Correct Answer
    D. New ideas
    Explanation
    Clear and Precise

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  • 14. 

    In the passage, the narrator demonstrates all of the following EXCEPT:

    • A.

      A strong connection with extended family.

    • B.

      Knowledge of family history.

    • C.

      A desire to return to the past.

    • D.

      A desire to pass on her appreciation of family traditions to her children.

    Correct Answer
    C. A desire to return to the past.
    Explanation
    Literature, Prose Fiction

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  • 15. 

    As used in line 60, cacophony most nearly means which of the following?

    • A.

      Pleasant chirping of birds

    • B.

      Unpleasant and surprising noise

    • C.

      Welcome melody

    • D.

      Flapping of wings

    Correct Answer
    B. Unpleasant and surprising noise
    Explanation
    Vocabulary in Context, Prose Fiction

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  • 16. 

    The main point of the fifth paragraph is that:

    • A.

      New study findings have convinced Dr. Rosenberg to accept the theory of Beringa.

    • B.

      U of M researchers improved upon 1980s research methods.

    • C.

      East Asia was the most likely departure point for the Beringa migration.

    • D.

      Native Americans from North and South America have strong genetic similarities.

    Correct Answer
    C. East Asia was the most likely departure point for the Beringa migration.
    Explanation
    Summary/Main Idea, Social Science

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  • 17. 

    Based on the passage, Guthrie’s standing in archeological circles is probably that of a:

    • A.

      Popular university professor.

    • B.

      Respected expert on Alaskan megafaunal animals.

    • C.

      Specialist on tundra fossils.

    • D.

      Principal authority on Pleistocene wildlife.

    Correct Answer
    B. Respected expert on Alaskan megafaunal animals.
    Explanation
    Interpretive/Inference, Social Science

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  • 18. 

    Which choice would most appropriately and effectively lead the reader from the topic of Paragraph 3 to the topic of Paragraph 4?

    • A.

      NO CHANGE

    • B.

      American history, on the other hand, has its own rocket pioneer, Dr. Robert Goddard.

    • C.

      Across the Atlantic, American scientist Dr. Robert Goddard made other discoveries.

    • D.

      Still, however, no one had produced a rocket that could send human beings into space.

    Correct Answer
    C. Across the Atlantic, American scientist Dr. Robert Goddard made other discoveries.
    Explanation
    Logic and Order

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  • 19. 

    The author accomplishes all of the following in paragraph eleven (lines 59-65) EXCEPT:

    • A.

      Providing a transition from the narrator’s thoughts to the narrator’s actions.

    • B.

      Describing the peaceful scenery outside the bedroom window.

    • C.

      Reinforcing the importance of handmade crafts in the Wilson Family traditions.

    • D.

      Giving an example of the good manners with which the narrator was raised.

    Correct Answer
    B. Describing the peaceful scenery outside the bedroom window.
    Explanation
    Beyond the Passage, Prose Fiction

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  • 20. 

    Which of the following best describes the resolution in paragraph seven?

    • A.

      Elias showed that his research and Guthrie’s theory may both be correct if the migrations happened quickly.

    • B.

      Elias retracted his opinion after his research offended Guthrie.

    • C.

      Elias appeased Guthrie by admitting that megafaunal animals lived on the land bridge.

    • D.

      Elias’s used his research to contradict Guthrie’s theory.

    Correct Answer
    A. Elias showed that his research and Guthrie’s theory may both be correct if the migrations happened quickly.
    Explanation
    Literature, Social Science

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  • 21. 

    for all of the whole summer.

    • A.

      NO CHANGE

    • B.

      For the summer

    • C.

      For all of the summer

    • D.

      For the whole entire summer

    Correct Answer
    B. For the summer
    Explanation
    Clear and Precise

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  • 22. 

    try PB&J the next day.

    • A.

      NO CHANGE

    • B.

      Try PB&J for breakfast the next day.

    • C.

      Try PB&J tomorrow.

    • D.

      Try PB&J (it was her favorite) the next morning.

    Correct Answer
    B. Try PB&J for breakfast the next day.
    Explanation
    Clear and Precise

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  • 23. 

    seated across from Elizabeth

    • A.

      NO CHANGE

    • B.

      Seated across, from Elizabeth

    • C.

      Seated across from Elizabeth,

    • D.

      Seated across, from Elizabeth,

    Correct Answer
    C. Seated across from Elizabeth,
    Explanation
    Punctuation

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