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How much does the ACT with Writing cost to take?
$52.50
$100.00
$60.00
$67.00
2
___ if you aren't sure about an answer.
Guess
Raise your hand
Skip the question
Take a nap
3
Read all of the ___ before deciding on an answer.
question
test
disclaimer
directions
4
Underline or circle _________.
the directions
all answer choices
grammatical mistakes
key words and phrases
5
You will have ___ passages on the reading section.
3
5
4
6
6
On the English test read the sentence using your __________.
selected answer
confidence
best test-taking skills
own tone
7
___ answers you know can't be possible.
Add
None of the above
Eliminate
Skip
8
It is a good idea to take the ACT at least
8 times
twice
once
6 times
9
Don't spend too much ___ on one problem on the math section.
pencil lead
none of the above
time
money
10
There are ___ questions on the math portion,
45
55
60
50
11
Read the ___ carefully but quickly.
scores
demographics
directions
board
12
While preparing for the ACT, concentrate on your _________.
weaknesses
strengths
blessings
boyfriend
13
The questions at the beginning of the math test are ___ than those at the end.
longer
easier
shorter
harder
14
On the reading test don't spend too much ____ on any one question.
money
none of the above
time
lead
15
How much does the ACT with no writing cost?
$42.50
$50.50
$100.00
$36.50
16
All of the following are covered in the English section except:
vocabulary
sentence structure
grammar usage
writing organization
17
The test date deadline to qualify for major scholarships during your senior year is
Jan. 15
Dec. 15
Oct. 15
Sept. 15
18
Try to ____________________ before taking the test.
relax
all of the above
eat a good breakfast
go to the restroom
19
The science portion of the ACT contains a lot of ___.
anatomy
calculus
trigonometry
reading
20
True or False - The writing score will not affect your overall composite ACT score.
False
True
21
It is not a good idea to ___ before taking the ACT.
eat a good breakfast
sleep very much
go to the restroom
cram
22
All of the following are tested on the science portion except
physics
zoology
biology
chemistry
23
On the reading test you will have ___ questions that ask you to find info. in the passage.
reasoning
complicated
hypothetical
referring
24
On the reading test you will determine ___ of words from context clues.
origins
meanings
spellings
tenses
25
_____ is very important while taking the ACT to allot the proper time for each section.
Pacing
Agility
Alertness
Quickness
26
On the math test, you will have ___ minutes.
40
50
30
60
27
What is the scoring scale for the ACT?
100-1600
1-25
1-36
1-100
28
On the reading test try looking at the ___ first before reading the passage.
math section
questions
entire test
strategies
29
How long do you have on the English section?
45 min.
30 min.
1 hr.
not timed
30
Pay attention to ___ words such as
all, always, never
, etc.
disqualifying
qualifying
elimination
stupid
31
On the reading section you will have ___ questions.
35
25
40
30
32
All of the following formats may be found on the science portion except
research summaries
data representation
conflicting viewpoints
prose
33
On the math test, underline ___________.
the problem
key terms
the answer
the numbers
34
On the math test, be familiar with your
proctor
watch
calculator
pencils
35
On the math test, work the problem ___ to find the solution to save time.
later
forwards
slowly
backwards
36
On the reading test you will have to draw
pictures
conclusions
a blank
graphs
37
On the science test look at the question and ___ in your own words.
rewrite it in your answer document
none of the above
restate it to yourself
edit it
38
To prevent test anxiety, stick to ___.
your knowledge of calculus
a routine
your desk
a job
39
On the reading test you will have ___ questions that ask more complex questions.
reasoning
true/false
hypothetical
referring
40
Answer the ___ questions first.
easy
short
hard
long
41
All of the following are selections on the reading test except
directions
prose
social studies
natural sciences
42
___ your work to help you visualize an answer.
Show
Destroy
Save
Color
43
If you finish early, go back and ___ your answers
check
erase
change
show
44
All of the following will be tested on the math section except:
algebra
trigonometry
geometry
calculus
45
On the English test, consider a question's ___ before choosing an answer.
context
topic
difficulty
length
46
On the math test, _____ visuals or figures to help you answer the problems.
look up
listen to
trace
draw
47
On the science test you will have ___ minutes to complete it.
35
30
45
40
48
On the science test, ____ the problem into smaller steps.
rewrite
elaborate on
break down
summarize
49
Pay attention to ___ phrases that help to narrow down your answer choices.
false
complicated
descriptive
limiting
50
On the science section there will be ___ questions.
35
40
50
45
51
Specifically, on the English section you should focus on ______________.
writing mechanics
vocabulary
tone
spelling
52
On the reading test you will have to determine ___ of events.
sequence
importance
actual dates
divisions
53
Get plenty of ___ before the test.
rest
Mt. Dew
calculators
ice cream
54
On the math test, you must _______ the problem yourself and then solve it.
set up
use given formulas for
copy
skip
55
To prevent test anxiety, stay confident in yourself because you have ___.
guts
slept well
made good grades
prepared
56
On the reading test read all of your options and look for _________.
pictures
repetition
key words
graphs
57
The best way to prepare for the ACT is to
stay up late the night before
take practice tests
not study...just take it cold
take at least 2 prep clases
58
Bring all of the following to the test site except:
calculator
pencils
ticket
cell phone
59
To prevent test anxiety, imagine yourself ___.
on a deserted island
asleep
in a big office in a successful business
succeeding