Act Skills

Identify the correct use of the word 'affect' in a sentence.

• The affect of the movie was profound.

• The weather can affect your mood.

• She showed no affect when she heard the news.

• His affect was very cheerful.

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

• The list of items are on the desk.

• The team have won the championship.

• The bouquet of roses smell lovely.

• The committee decides on the new policy.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• Its a beautiful day, isn't it?

• Its' a beautiful day, isn't it?

• It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

• Its a beautiful day isn't it?

Select the correct synonym for the word 'benevolent'.

• Malevolent

• Kind

• Hostile

• Indifferent

What is the main theme of the poem 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost?

• Regret

• Adventure

• Choices

• Nature

Which sentence uses the passive voice?

• The chef cooked a delicious meal.

• A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.

• The chef is cooking a delicious meal.

• The chef will cook a delicious meal.

Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

• Time is a thief

• Steals our moments

• Time is

• Our moments

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'She ______ to the store every Saturday.'

• go

• goes

• gone

• going

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• He is as brave as a lion.

• The world is a stage.

• Time flies when you're having fun.

• The wind whispered through the trees.

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce the main idea

• To provide evidence

• To ask a question