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ACT Practice Questions

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  • Q1
    Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation?
    I enjoy reading, writing, and hiking.
    I enjoy reading; writing; and hiking.
    I enjoy reading, writing and hiking.
    I enjoy reading writing and hiking.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
    To provide background information.
    To present the main argument or point of the essay.
    To summarize the conclusion of the essay.
    To list all topics to be discussed.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which sentence is an example of a compound sentence?
    I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
    I enjoy swimming.
    Although it was raining.
    She danced gracefully.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?
    I saw the dog walking down the street with a broken leg.
    The man with the hat is my uncle.
    The student finished the exam with confidence.
    Running quickly, she caught the bus.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence? 'Every student and teacher _____ responsible for their own materials.'
    are
    is
    were
    be
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following sentences is an example of active voice?
    The mouse was chased by the cat.
    The cat was chasing the mouse.
    The cat chased the mouse.
    The cat has been chased by the mouse.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
    I have a big exam tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.
    I have a big exam tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.
    I have a big exam tomorrow; I can go out tonight.
    I have a big exam tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
    The team win every game they play.
    The teams wins every game they play.
    The team winning every game they plays.
    The team wins every game they play.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following sentences contains a spelling error?
    She received a compliment on her new dress.
    She received a compliment on her new adress.
    She received a compliament on her new dress.
    She recived a compliment on her new dress.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which sentence is written in the past tense?
    She is walking to the store now.
    She walked to the store yesterday.
    She walks to the store every day.
    She will walk to the store tomorrow.
    30s
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  • Q12
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  • Q13
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  • Q14
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  • Q15
    30s

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