ACT General 3

Question 1

How many sections make up the core (non-optional) ACT?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

The core ACT has English, Math, Reading, and Science—four sections.

Question 2

In the equation y = 2x + 3, what is the slope of the line?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

In slope-intercept form y = mx + b, the slope m is 2.

Question 3

On the ACT English test, choosing the most concise option that keeps the meaning usually means doing what?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating redundant words

Answer

The ACT favors concise wording, so redundancy should be removed.

Question 4

What is 25% of 80?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

25% of 80 equals 0.25 × 80 = 20.

Question 5

ACT Reading passages typically come from which four categories?

Accepted Answer

Literary Narrative, Social Science, Humanities, Natural Science

Answer

The four standard ACT Reading passage types are Literary Narrative, Social Science, Humanities, and Natural Science.

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