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Quiz for ACT Prep Seminar
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1
How many minutes should you spend reading each passage?
No more than three
Until I understand it
Less than 10
5 Minutes
2
The shortest answer is usually wrong.
False
True
3
When we pick and choose numbers, we have to test all answer choices.
False
True
4
An experiment should test multiple variables at once.
False
True
5
You should ONLY pay attention to the underlined portion when figuring out the answer.
True
False
6
If you are behind on the reading section, maintain your pace and get as many right as you can.
False
True
7
If you don't know the answer, leave it blank.
True
False
8
Some of the harder math formulas are provided for you.
True
False
9
The ACT includes a strong vocabulary component.
False
True
10
How do you convert a percent to a decimal?
Move the decimal point 2 places to the left.
Divide by 100
11
If you have difficulty with a question, you should quickly eliminate answers and make a guess.
True
False
12
You can use a calculator while taking the test.
True
False
13
1 is a prime number.
False
True
14
You should never trust your "ear" when figuring out the answer.
True
False
15
You can focus strictly on a search for errors in the passages and do well.
False
True
16
If you were comparing apples and oranges, it is correct to say that one was the tastiest.
False
True
17
The "No-Change" option is correct 20-25% of the time.
True
False
18
Word choice questions are tricky because the choices will usually be grammatically correct.
False
True
19
Most correct answers directly quote the passage.
False
True
20
Harder questions are worth more points.
True
False
21
Just because an answer isn't mentioned or supported in the passage doesn't mean it's wrong.
True
Falsd
22
What is the Pythagorean Theorem?
a 2 + b2 = c2
a + b = c
a2 + b = c2
Really hard to spell.
23
What is "c" in the Pythagorean Theorem?
Calculate
Hypothesis
Hypotenuse
Candy
24
The test is scored on a scale of 200-800 points.
True
False
25
You should use a calculator on every math problem.
True
False
26
How many math questions are on the test?
60
40
50
30
27
Why should you show your math work?
You are required to show all work.
It's a trap!
The test graders want to see how nice your handwriting is.
If you have time, you can double check for mistakes.
28
In mathematical terms, "of" always means what?
Subtract
Add
Divide
Multiply
29
Biased experiments are not good experiments.
True
False
30
What is a hypothesis?
Some kind of sea creature?
The standard you measure your experiments against.
Drawing a conclusion based on facts you have.
An educated guess about a scientific process.
31
What do you call a triangle with 2 equal sides?
Isosceles
Scalene
Big
Equilateral
32
How many reading questions are on the test?
40
60
50
92
33
The ACT test includes trigonometry.
True
False
34
When we pick and choose answers, we have to test all answer choices.
False
True
35
The ACT includes only multiple choice questions
True
False
36
What do adverbs modify?
Other Adverbs
Verbs
Adjectives
Pronouns
37
We need to write down which numbers we choose for our variables.
True
False
38
Variables are rarely easier to work with than actual numbers.
False
True
39
How do you find the perimeter of a figure?
P=25/L
Multiply the length of all sides.
Add the length of all sides
P=25x
40
What is POE?
Puppies On Elephants
Process of Elimination
Piles Of Eclaires
Princess of Everything
41
You should spend as much time as you need to get every question right.
False
True
42
What do you call a triangle with 3 equal sides?
Equilateral
Scalene
Isosceles
Pretty
43
The OMIT answer should be avoided.
False
True
44
The ACT tests standard written English.
True
False
45
The science questions are arranged in order of difficulty.
False
True
46
According to its makers, the ACT is an IQ test.
False
True
47
You should read the entire passage before attempting to answer the questions.
False
True
48
How long is the Science Reasoning Section?
75 Minutes
35 Minutes
1 Hour
27 Minutes
49
How many degrees are in a square?
180
360
500
90
50
In the following sentence, "there" is spelled correctly: "We went shopping there yesterday."
No
Yes
51
What answer choice should you start with on Pick and Choose answer problems?
C
A
B
H
52
Compared to the SAT, the ACT has fewer trick questions, but poses a greater timing challenge.
False
True
53
On the test, the different categories of questions are present separately.
True
False
54
All four sections of the ACT are the same length.
True
False
55
What does absolute value do to a negative number?
Makes it a prime number.
Makes it a negative number.
Makes it a positive number
Makes it disappear.
