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1
What is the ”cardinal” rule of English?
It’s = always right
Use commas when possible
Moderate = good
Short = sweet
2
When a question says "the word _____ in line ___ refers to" the answer is usually
a few lines up
a few lines down
in the conclusion
in the intro
3
Fix this sentence: I studied for two hours
every day, it is how
I scored a 36 on the ACT.
I studied for two hours every day, it is how I scored a 36 on the ACT.
I studied for two hours every day, which is how I scored a 36 on the ACT.
I studied for two hours every day, this is how I scored a 36 on the ACT.
I studied for two hours every day and it is how I scored a 36 on the ACT.
4
Which of the following is a correct way to punctuate an appositive?
;appositive,
-appositive-
,appositive-
-appositive,
5
Often, the first parapgraph in a passage is in _______ tense regardless of the rest.
past
present
All of the above
future
6
Pick the correctly punctuated sentence:
Still, John Smith, owner of the cafe encourages me to buy a coffee.
My father, however, dislikes the taste of coffee.
In the morning, my mother, Mimi, makes me breakfast.
All of the above are correct
7
The conclusion of a reading passage serves to
allude to a flashback
introduce the main idea
tell you the theme
ask a question
8
A set of five numbers has a mean of 64. When you add a new term, the mean is 66. What is the value of the new number?
74
72
78
76
9
If a reading question does not give a line or paragraph reference, you can
pick a lead word and skim for it
check the conclusion
read the first line of every paragraph
guess any answer
10
The G. fortis species of bird has the largest range of beak depths on which island?
Cannot be determined with the information given
Island B
C
Island A
11
How do you know how many measurements a scientist took?
check the intro
count the number of things in the key
count the distance between points
count the points on the graph
12
The minute hand on a clock goes from the 4 to the 8. How many degrees did it move?
90
45
120
180
13
What is the purpose of the control group (not a constant)?
baseline for comparison
to see if the IV affects the DV
remains constant
to ensure the DV affects the IV
14
In a line reference question, the answer is usually
somewhere else in that paragraph
always in that line
always in that sentence
somewhere else in that sentence
15
Name the strategy: If the endpoints of line AB are (-4,-2) and (14,2), what is the x-coordinate of the midpoint of AB?
PIN
PITA
POE
Calculator Program
16
What is the one thing a semicolon does that a period does not?
I --> List
D --> I
I --> I
None of the above
17
Which of the following question types should you use PIN?
Conceptual questions
All of the above
Percent change w/ no start value
Variables as answers
18
Solve: What number is exactly halfway between \frac{8}{14} and \frac{9}{36}?
21/36
7/28
23/56
33/64
19
What is the approach for questions that involve percent increase/decrease?
find the whole then add/subtract the percent change
100% +/- %change then calculate
find the % then add or subtract
use a calculator program
20
If sin(x) = 4/5, what is cos(x)?
three/five
five/three
five/four
four/six
21
After a 30% discount, Tien buys a pair of sneakers for $140. What was the price of the sneakers BEFORE the discount?
$182
$210
$98
$200
22
Which of these is always incorrect?
Could of
Might have
its
All of the above are right
23
The ratio of Bob to Dave’s age is 2:4. The ratio of Dave to Angela’s age is 3:7. What's the ratio of Bob to Angela’s age
6:12
2:7
12:28
3:14
24
Where can you find what remains constant in a study?
anything not in the graph
the DV
the IV
the key
25
If you see a colon and a dash in the same spot as different answer options, you can eliminate both since they are twins.
False
True
26
Which of the following alternatives to the italicized portion would NOT be acceptable?
the puppy- how
the puppy; how
the puppy, including how
the puppy, such as how
27
Which of the following rules is correct?
If you can read it through without punctuation it’s prob right
Commas and Dashes are twins
Parallelism = repetition = bad
Ambiguous pronouns are good
28
The ACT hates the word __________. You should avoid choosing it.
being
its
this
prepositions
29
For vocab in context, the answer is usually NOT
the textbook definition
a word
an odd definition
short
30
What are the two common pythagorean side length trios?
45-45-90 and 3-4-5
45-45-90 and 30-60-90
30-60-90 and 60-60-60
3-4-5- and 5-12-13
31
Where can you find the IV on a graph?
key
two of the above
y axis
x axis
32
What is the ratio voters in the age range of 25−35 years to voters not in the range of 25-35?
21:29
1:3
7:41
7:8
33
Fix this sentence: ACT prep
begins gradually
the rules get memorized, timing improves, scores go up.
begins gradually
beginning gradually
begins, gradually,
begins, and gradually
34
Pick the correct punctuation: In test prep, the
strategy or "Tien tricks"
can help you excel.
In test prep, the strategy, or "Tien tricks", can help you excel.
In test prep, the strategy or "Tien tricks", can help you excel.
In test prep, the strategy, or "Tien tricks" can help you excel.
In test prep, the strategy or "Tien tricks" can help you excel.
35
What is the monthly wet deposition of Cu2+ in October?
100
75
25
50
36
When asked what happened first chronologically, it is
the last thing in the passage
the theme
a flashback
the first thing in the passage
37
Which of the following should be avoided in English?
Short answers
Names
Repitition
Commas
38
Pick the correctly punctuated sentence: London is an old city
however
it has its charm.
London is an old city however it has its charm.
London is an old city, however, it has its charm.
London is an old city however, it has its charm.
London is an old city; however, it has its charm.
39
Tien works with mostly high school students,
however,
she works with some college students too.
but
but,
however
however,
40
What strategy can be used to solve? What number is exactly halfway between \frac{8}{14} and \frac{9}{36}?
PITA
A function on your calculator (but not a program)
Calculator Programs
PIN
41
What strategy can be used to solve: If
x >
1 and
y
< −1, then which of the following inequalities
must
be true?
Calculator Programs
PIN
PITA
POE
42
What kind of punctuation can separate two dependent clauses?
None of the above
,FANBOYS
Dash
Comma
43
Which type of punctuation be used to separate a Dependent Clause to a list?
Dash
Colon
None of the Above
Semicolon
44
A bag of marbles contains 12 reds, 5 yellows, and15 greens. How many red marbles must be added for a 3/5 chance of red?
20
28
18
24
45
Pick the correctly punctuated sentence: Many students dream of achieving the ultimate
score; a composite
of 36.
Many students dream of achieving the ultimate score: a composite of 36.
Many students dream of achieving the ultimate score a composite of 36.
Many students dream of achieving the ultimate score; a composite of 36.
Many students dream of achieving the ultimate score, and a composite of 36.
46
Punctuate this sentence: The pandemic will likely only end
with one solution a vaccine.
The pandemic will likely only end with one solution a vaccine.
The pandemic will likely only end with one solution; a vaccine.
The pandemic will likely only end with one solution - a vaccine.
The pandemic will likely only end with one solution. A vaccine.
47
Often, in reading
pick any answer supported by the passage
short = sweet
one (or a few) word(s) can make an entire answer wrong
one word makes an entire answer right
48
If something is constant in a graph of a study, but you want to know how it changes the DV, you should:
use the predictions mathod
pick a point at the same value of the DV nad compare
guesstimate
pick a point at the same value of the IV and compare across graphs
49
How do you know what the main idea of the passage is?
it is repeated throughout the passage
It is in the first and last paragraph
All of the above
It is the theme
50
What is most common reason that people miss the 'main idea' questions on reading?
there are two right answers and they chose wrong
they are on the wrong passage
they pick an answer that covers the main idea too well
their answer is too specific
51
What is the percent increase on my ACT score if it increased 30% then decreased by 15% (hint: a strategy can be used)?
10.50%
7.50%
12.50%
5%
52
What would be the first step to solving this question: If sin(x) = 4/5, what is cos(x)?
Pythagorean Theorem
solve for the angle
draw the triangle and label sides
SOHCAHTOA
53
The hours of practice
has not
helped me as much as I thought it would.
have not
has not been
has not
have not been
54
Solve: If the endpoints of line AB are (-4,-2) and (14,2), what is the x-coordinate of the midpoint of AB?
9
5
0
2
55
What is 4/0?
0
40
undefined
4
56
What do you need to be careful of when using comma+FANBOYS?
Secret dash
An extra comma
context
repitition
57
Which of the following cannot separate two Independent clauses?
,FANBOYS
Comma
Dash
Semicolon
58
Solve 3^{x+2} = 27
5
1
3
-1
59
What is the purpose/goal of any experiement?
Do the parameters affect the constants?
Do the constants affect the ecperiement?
Does the Independent vairable have an effect the Dependent variable?
Does the dependent affect the independent?
60
Which of the following types of punctuation can be used if sentence starts with a Dependent Clause?
Comma
Two of the above
Dash
Semicolon
61
If there is an option to “Delete/Omit” the underlined portion it is:
Almost always right
50-50 change
Always wrong
They don’t do that
62
Solve: If
x >
1 and
y
< −1, then which of the following inequalities
must
be true?
x^2+1>y^2+1
x^{-2}>y^{-2}
\frac{x}{y}>1
\frac{x}{3}-5>\frac{y}{3}-5
63
Where can you find the DV on a graph?
y axis
key
two of the above
x axis
64
Illegal logging in Mexican forests
have
resulted in the destruction of the monarch butterfly's habitat.
have
has been
has
have been
