She is universally applauded, as one of the best writers of her era,60 ranked with Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, and Alice Walker as one of the most important African-American writers of all time.
(F) NO CHANGE
(G) applauded as one of the best writers of her era and
(H) applauded as one of the best writers of her era
(J) applauded, as one of the best writers of her era, she is
One morning, my son and I will inadvertently slip out of the world measured in seconds, minutes, and hours, and into one measured by curiosity and sensation.
(A)NO CHANGE (B) inadvertently slip (C) are inadvertently slipping (D) inadvertent]y slipped
Correct Answer: D
Few readers would recognize the name Theodor Geisel, though many know his pen name: Dr. Seuss. Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?
(A)Geisel, despite the fact that (B) Geisel; nevertheless, (C) Geisel; however, (D) Geisel, so that
Correct Answer: D
Inspired and motivated, Gridley traveled to Virginia City, Nevada, to auction the sack of flour to its residents.
(A)NO CHANGE (B) his (C) their (D) there
Correct Answer: A
More ACT English Exam Questions
- 1The court agreed with Kevin that a person's right for wearing clothing of his or her own choosing is, in fact, protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.
- 2If the writer were to delete Sentence 4, the essay would primarily lose details that:
- 3Garbage cans would be picked up from the narrow alleys that ran behind the rows of houses.
- 4Her strong arms, direct gaze, wearing rugged work clothes convey the competence and determination that so many women brought with them into their new roles.
- 5Alligators have a remarkable metabolism that enables them to withstand cool weather and allows them to survive traumatic injuries, such as losing a limb.