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ACT Prep 2022 Overview & Sections Introduction
ACT Prep 2022 Overview & Sections Introduction
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The reading section could be 4 passages or 3 passages with 1 paired reading
False
True
2
In the math sections-- probability & statistics are worth the most %.
False
True
3
Aside from line numbers and paragraph numbers, you look for these clues (Choose 3).
quoted text
specific and or whole passage clues
proper nouns
the obscure information
4
For the English Section, your third step= plug in the most, correct, & concise answer
True
False
5
Select all possible topics in science passages
Biology
Physics
Earth & Space Science
Chemistry
6
Transitions show logical relationships between sentences, paragraphs, or ideas.
True
False
7
Select all the ways you can correct a run-on or comma slice.
make one clause a subordinate clause.
use a comma followed by a FANBOYS.
Use a semicolon.
Use a period.
8
Correct Grammar: Andre nearly watched the game for four hours.
True
False
9
For revising text questions you should (choose 2)
Make sure it expresses the purpose of the sentence or paragraph.
choose the opposite of what you think the author intends.
see if the underlined portion matches the writer's focus.
10
Use a comma after an intro phrase or subordinate clause.
False
True
11
For the natural science section, apply all the same tips as the prose and humanities passages.
False
True
12
it is okay to put a comma between an subject and a verb.
True
False
13
Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, & Geometry all =about 15 % of the Math skills.
True
False
14
Reading passages always address they same topic but will have either different purposes or perspectives.
False
True
15
Grammar: Use a comma between two related adjectives.
True
False
16
What are 3 other types of reading questions on the ACT?
What are the obscure details in the following sentence?
What is the purpose or intent of the passage?
What are the specific details in the the following lines or paragraph?
What does a word mean in context to how it is used in the following lines?
17
What are the other ACT test Sections (You may choose more than 1)?
Reading
Science
English
Math
18
Commas are
not
needed after subordinate clauses.
False
True
19
What should you avoid when choosing an answer on the reading section?Select all that apply.
Avoid rereading large portions of the passage when you answer a questions.
Confidently choose that matches the criteria of the question.
Look for clues in the answer stem.
Avoid comparing answer choices to each other.
20
The Conventions of English=51-56% of the English Questions
False
True
21
Select all of the Kaplan Method All Tips for Reading Question Method
Find the answer
Predict the answer.
Research the answer.
Unpack the question stem.
22
The ACT
is like
the unit tests you take at school.
False
True
23
When multiplying 2 terms with the same base...
divide the exponents.
multiply the exponents.
subtract the exponents.
add the exponents.
24
The Writing Section is mandatory.
False
True
25
The English Section has the most questions, 75 in total!
False
True
26
Select the types of reading questions
Social Science & Neuro. Science
Social Science & Natural Science
Humanities
Prose Fiction
27
ACT stands for
American College Test
A Cruel Test
Actually Cuckoo Test
American Credit Test
28
Absolute value means the number is 0 on the number line.
False
True
29
Any non-zero term raised to the zero power= 1.
False
True
30
GR: Select all of the conjunctive adverbs that could start a sentence or go after a ;
hence,
moreover,
more,
thus,
31
The first passage is prose fiction is narrative poetry.
False
True
32
An independent clause
is not
another name for a complete sentence.
True
False
33
Conflicting Viewpoint passages =2 or more competing theories with more text & less figures
True
False
34
Do not separate a verb from its object or a preposition from its object.
True
False
35
The English section questions that have no question or question stem want you to fix the error or choose no error.
True
False
36
Grammar: A serial comma is the last comma in a list.
True
False
37
Questions that deal with historical or scientific events will have be about either (select 2)...
chronological sequence of events
just the location of the event(s)
cause and effect of event(s)
38
A radical can be written using a fractional exponent.
False
True
39
Absolute values are either positives or 0.
True
False
40
For the English Section, you should first identify the issue.
False
True
41
You should be most concerned about key ideas & details in the
Math
section.
True
False
42
The ACT Reading section has 4 reading sections at 750-1000 words
false
true
43
Data Representation passages will tend to be light on text but heavy on data on graphs & charts.
False
True
44
What is
not
a tip for Strategy #2: Eliminate?
Take your best guess.
Cross out incorrect answers.
Do not answer the tough questions & leave them blank.
Read each answer choice.
45
Reading questions
will never
ask you to identify the main idea or thesis.
True
False
46
For the English Section, your second step= plug in the most, correct, & concise answer
true
false
47
Just like the prose fiction passage, look for the how and why of the emotion and events of the humanities passage.
True
False
48
For reading questions stems, you should...(choose the 3 correct options).
Do nothing
Note either specific lines or consider your big picture summary.
Identify words or phrases that describes your task.
Name the question type.
49
When guessing on question, you should (choose 2 that apply)...
If you do not know or are running short on time, pick the letter of the day
Try to strategically eliminate choices before guessing
If you do not know or are running short on time, pick the number of the day
50
Use a comma after a subordinate/dependent clause or introductory phrase
True
False
51
Research summaries offer little text about procedures that also include charts and graphs.
False
True
52
A based raised to a negative exponent can be written as
as the reciprocal raised to the positive of the original exponent.
a letter.
as the reciprocal raised to the negative of the original exponent.
53
A run-on sentence
does
include necessary punctuation within a sentence.
True
False
54
Grammar: Put commas around nonessential information.
True
False
55
For the prose fiction or narrative, you should actively read and skip for the gist of which of the options?
the author's intent & themes
a thorough plot summary
How & Why of Character feels or develops
How and why events of plot are important
56
You should capitalize the first word that comes after a semicolon.
False
True
57
Correct Grammar? My sisters' soccor match was canceled.
False
True
58
Inference questions have to do with (select 1)...
what happens in precise detail
how characters or events develop
both how & why characters or events develop
why characters or events develop
59
Thus, hence, and moreover are examples of conjunctive adverbs.
False
True
60
For the grammar questions that offer no change as the option, "no change" will be correct 25% of the time.
False
True
61
For the English Section, your second step= eliminate the choices that do not address the issue
False
True
62
Cube roots of negative number are postive.
False
True
63
You may use a dash to start and finish and appositive phrase in sentence.
Maybe
True
False
64
Parenthetical information can start a sentence, be in the middle, or end a sentence.
False
True
65
When multiplying matrixes, the number of columns must match the # of rows in the 2nd matrix.
False
True
66
Select the 3 Kaplan Method for Reading Passage Strategy Tips.
Read each paragraph actively.
Extract all that you can from the reading blurb above the passage.
Summarize the passage's big picture.
Read each passage passively.
67
Research summaries and data interpretation represent the most important science skills on the test.
True
False
68
GR: Which is not a type of sentence
abstract-complex
compound
compound-complex
simple
69
Matrixes are rectangular arrangements of... (Select all that apply)
symbols
expressions
numbers
formatted in rows & columns
70
ACT questions with underlined verbs may have what errors? Select 3.
parallel structure
verb tense
action
agreement
71
Use a comma between two adjectives if their meaning is not similar.
False
True
72
When raising a product to a power, apply the power to all factors in the product.
True
False
73
Barely, hardly, and scarcely are words that can't pair with negative words.
False
True
74
Superlatives compare three or more items such as best, worst, and youngest.
False
True
75
Correct Grammar: "Tom and Jerry is rivals."
True
False
76
An incomplete sentence is also called a sentence fragment.
True
False
77
When raising the power to another power, divide the exponents
False
True
78
Look for the relationship of the subjects such as predator & prey or the relationship of events for natural science.
False
True
79
Select tips for the Strategy #1: Triage the Test
start with least challenging passages for math
start with least challenging passages for reading & science
conclude with difficult but doable then the hardest questions
complete low-difficulty questions first
80
Use FOIL to
divide
complex numbers by their conjugate numbers.
False
True
81
GR: Use FANBOYs after a comma to connect two ICs.
True
False
82
Comparative are between two items such as better, taller, worse.
False
True
83
When dividing 2 terms with the same base, subtract the exponents
False
True
84
Redundant or wordy language does not offer enough details....
False
True