ACT English 3

Question 1

Choose the best transition: "She studied hard; ___, she passed easily."

Accepted Answer

consequently

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however

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nevertheless

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otherwise

Question 2

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

definitely

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definately

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definitley

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definitly

Question 3

Identify the correctly placed modifier.

Accepted Answer

Running quickly, she caught the bus.

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She caught the bus running quickly.

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Running quickly the bus, she caught it.

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Caught quickly, she ran the bus.

Question 4

Choose the correct verb tense: "By next year, she ___ here for a decade."

Accepted Answer

will have worked

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will work

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has worked

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worked

Question 5

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

It rained, so we stayed inside.

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It rained, we stayed inside.

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It rained we stayed inside.

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It rained, then we, stayed inside.

Question 6

Select the most concise version: "Due to the fact that it was late, we left."

Accepted Answer

Because it was late, we left.

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Due to the fact it was late, we left.

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On account of it being late, we left.

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Owing to the fact that it was late, we left.

Question 7

Choose the correct word: "The new policy will ___ all employees."

Accepted Answer

affect

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effect

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affecting

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effected