Incunabula-books produced before the sixteenth century-are among the rarest and most expensive prizes. However, modern novels of literary significance offer an affordable entry into the game.
(A)NO CHANGE
(B) Although
(C) Such as,for example,
(D) Yes,
Her interest in this theme grew directly from her once difficult relationship with her mother: Tan describes her teen-aged self as "every mother's nightmare." Writing about those years was given Tan a way of understanding her past—and of coming closer to her mother.
(A)NO CHANGE (B) has gave (C) had gave (D) gave
Correct Answer: D
The way Reaee cororows my hair is soothing, like a scalp massage. Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?
(A)The way in which Renee cornrows my hair (B) Renee cornrows my hair in a way that (C) The way that Renee cornrows my hair (D) The way of Renee cornrows my hair
Correct Answer: D
When the mission is complete and it is time for the aquanauts to return to land, the pressure inside the habitat must be gradual and returned to that of sea level before divers can ascend.
(A)NO CHANGE (B) gradually and (C) gradually (D) gradual
Correct Answer: C
More ACT English Exam Questions
- 1The best placement for the underlined phrase would be:
- 2The ability of fascination with what life has to offer and to be willing to try new things may be what keeps some of us active during what is often considered our "declining" years.
- 3On Katmandu's busiest commercial avenue, it was under billboard advertisements for toothpaste and movies, and a sidewalk artist chalked heroes from the country's oldest myths.
- 4The engineers called in local firefighters in the hope that spraying the leg with water to cool it would make it contract.
- 5The average performer is cast in only a tiny proportion of the commercials auditioning for.