ACT English Prep

What pronoun should be changed to make this sentence reasonable?

 When Clara ran out of fantasy novels to read, she went to the library to replenish her supply. Unfortunately, they were completely out of them.

• "she"

• "they"

• "them"

• "her"

Answer explanation

The word "Library" is singular and must be matched with a singular pronoun for the pronoun to match with its antecedent.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

How can this sentence be improved?

Most kayaks are made of rubberized cloth, molded plastic, or fiberglass. It is covered except for the opening in which the paddler or paddlers sit.

• NO CHANGE

• One is

• They are

• Which are

Answer explanation

"They are" should be used in this sentence, since "kayaks" is plural, and it must be matched with a plural pronoun.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5

Correct the sentence.

Changes for the new and improved ACT Writing section is going to be implemented soon.

• NO CHANGE

• have

• are

• will be

Answer explanation

Any other answer choice will make the sentence even more unreasonable.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

How can you make this sentence reasonable?

Equipment for both types of kayaks are similar...

• NO CHANGE

• is

• were

• was

Answer explanation

The subject "equipment" is singular and must be matched with another singular verb which makes "is" the most ideal answer choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Correct the sentence.

There is nothing better then waking up to the smell of freshly-brewed coffee.

• NO CHANGE

• better than

• better

• better to

Answer explanation

The word "than" should be used to describe the feeling of more than something which the sentence is expressing.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Correct the sentence.

The exciting smell really gets my blood pumping.

• NO CHANGE

• simulating

• dazzling

• stimulating

Answer explanation

The words are commonly confused to match definition but stimulating matches with "gets my blood pumping."

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Correct the sentence.

Last week, Olga participated in a charity event to raise money for autistic children. She was praised by the organizers of the event for her dedication to the cause.

• NO CHANGE

• has been praised

• will be praised

• praises

Answer explanation

The previous verb uses "-ed", so it is only reasonable to match the pattern.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

How can you improve this sentence?

My brother claims that he will have become the president of the United States if he is able to raise enough money to run an effective campaign.

• NO CHANGE

• has become

• became

• will become

Answer explanation

The tense of the sentence is future causing for the pharse to be set in the future tense with "will."

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Choose the best answer.

I grew up with buckets, shovels, and nets waiting by the back door; hip-waders hanging in the closet;

• NO CHANGE

• waiting, by the back door,

• waiting by the back door,

• waiting by the back door

Answer explanation

The first comma after waiting is unnecessary, and a semi colon should be used to separate the different ideas.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Improve this sentence.

I grew up with buckets, shovels, and nets waiting by the back door; hip-waders hanging in the closet; tide table charts covering the refrigerator door; and a microscope was sitting on the kitchen table.

• NO CHANGE

• would sit

• sitting

• sat

Answer explanation

The pattern in the verbs is "-ing" and must be continued to match with the topics.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5