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On the reading test don't spend too much ____ on any one question.
time
none of the above
lead
money
2
Do NOT bring your ________________ to the test.
Pencils
cell phone
3
On the writing section you will be given ___ prompt.
4
2
1
3
4
If you finish early, go back and ___ your answers
change
erase
show
check
5
On the writing section you will be judged on how you ___ your ideas.
feel
refute
organize
think about
6
To prevent test anxiety, stay confident in yourself because you have ___.
guts
made good grades
slept well
prepared
7
All of the following are tested on the science portion except
zoology
biology
physics
chemistry
8
On the reading test read all of your options and look for _________.
key words
repetition
pictures
graphs
9
On the writing section you must have a (an) _____.
at least two opinions
at least 3 types of sentences in each paragraph
introduction and conclusion
variety of points
10
On the math test, underline ___________.
key terms
the numbers
the answer
the problem
11
On the reading test you will have ___ questions that ask more complex questions.
referring
true/false
hypothetical
reasoning
12
Get plenty of ___ before the test.
calculators
Mt. Dew
ice cream
rest
13
All of the following are covered in the English section except:
writing organization
vocabulary
grammar usage
sentence structure
14
Pay attention to ___ words such as
all, always, never
, etc.
disqualifying
elimination
qualifying
stupid
15
To prevent test anxiety, stick to ___.
your desk
your knowledge of calculus
a job
a routine
16
Try to ____________________ before taking the test.
all of the above
eat a good breakfast
relax
go to the restroom
17
Answer the ___ questions first.
easy
short
hard
long
18
How long do you have on the English section?
1 hr.
not timed
30 min.
45 min.
19
On the reading test you will determine ___ of words from context clues.
spellings
origins
meanings
tenses
20
There are ___ questions on the math portion,
45
50
60
55
21
On the reading test try looking at the ___ first before reading the passage.
questions
math section
strategies
entire test
22
All of the following formats may be found on the science portion except
prose
data representation
conflicting viewpoints
research summaries
23
While preparing for the ACT, concentrate on your _________.
boyfriend
blessings
strengths
weaknesses
24
On the science test you will have ___ minutes to complete it.
40
35
30
45
25
On the math test, work the problem ___ to find the solution to save time.
backwards
slowly
forwards
later
26
True or False - The writing score will not affect your overall composite ACT score.
True
False
27
The questions at the beginning of the math test are ___ than those at the end.
harder
longer
easier
shorter
28
___ if you aren't sure about an answer.
Skip the question
Raise your hand
Guess
Take a nap
29
On the math test, you will have ___ minutes.
30
60
40
50
30
Specifically, on the English section you should focus on ______________.
spelling
writing mechanics
tone
vocabulary
31
On the writing section you will be judged on your ___ on the topic.
none of the above
focus
choice
opinion
32
The test date deadline to qualify for major scholarships during your senior year is
Oct. 15
Jan. 15
Sept. 15
Dec. 15
33
On the reading test you will have to draw
a blank
conclusions
graphs
pictures
34
On the science test, ____ the problem into smaller steps.
elaborate on
summarize
break down
rewrite
35
___ answers you know can't be possible.
Skip
Add
None of the above
Eliminate
36
On the writing section you must use clear and effective ___.
verbs
hyphens
language
opinions
37
On the reading section you will have ___ questions.
30
35
25
40
38
On the reading test you will have to determine ___ of events.
divisions
actual dates
importance
sequence
39
All of the following are selections on the reading test except
social studies
natural sciences
directions
prose
40
___ your work to help you visualize an answer.
Save
Show
Destroy
Color
41
On the English test, consider a question's ___ before choosing an answer.
difficulty
topic
context
length
42
On the English test read the sentence using your __________.
confidence
best test-taking skills
selected answer
own tone
43
All of the following will be tested on the math section except:
algebra
calculus
trigonometry
geometry
44
What is the scoring scale for the ACT?
1-25
100-1600
1-36
1-100
45
The science portion of the ACT contains a lot of ___.
trigonometry
reading
calculus
anatomy
46
On the math test, _____ visuals or figures to help you answer the problems.
listen to
draw
look up
trace
47
On the reading test you will have ___ questions that ask you to find info. in the passage.
referring
hypothetical
complicated
reasoning
48
On the science section there will be ___ questions.
45
40
35
50
49
On the writing section read the ___ carefully.
prompt
grammatical rules at the beginning of the section
directions
answers
50
Underline or circle _________.
all answer choices
key words and phrases
grammatical mistakes
the directions
51
To prevent test anxiety, imagine yourself ___.
in a big office in a successful business
succeeding
asleep
on a deserted island
52
Read the ___ carefully.
board
question
scores
demographics
53
Read all of the ___ before deciding on one.
disclaimer
directions
test
answers
54
You will have ___ passages on the reading section.
6
4
5
3
55
It is a good idea to take the ACT at least
twice
8 times
once
6 times
56
Don't spend too much ___ on one problem on the math section.
time
none of the above
pencil lead
money
57
On the writing section you will have ___ min.
60
25
45
30
58
On the science test look at the question and ___ in your own words.
edit it
rewrite it in your answer document
none of the above
restate it to yourself
59
On the math test, be familiar with your
pencils
proctor
watch
calculator
60
On the math test, you must _______ the problem yourself and then solve it.
copy
set up
skip
use given formulas for
61
It is not a good idea to ___ before taking the ACT.
sleep very much
go to the restroom
eat a good breakfast
cram
62
_____ is very important while taking the ACT to allot the proper time for each section.
Agility
Quickness
Pacing
Alertness
63
The best way to prepare for the ACT is to
stay up late the night before
not study...just take it cold
take practice tests
take at least 2 prep clases
64
On the writing section you will receive a score from 1-
12
15
24
100