ACT English & Math Practice Questions

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This practice set contains 80 questions with detailed explanations.

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Question 1

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Select an answer The coach, who trained for years, prepared the team.The coach who, trained for years, prepared the team.The coach who trained for years, prepared the team.The coach, who trained for years prepared the team.

Question 2

Choose the correct verb: The list of requirements ___ long.

Select an answer areiswerehave been

Question 3

Every student must bring ___ own calculator.

Select an answer theytheirhis or herthem

Question 4

___ the storm, the festival continued.

Select an answer BecauseDespiteUnlessAlthough

Question 5

She enjoys hiking, swimming, and ___.

Select an answer biketo bikebikingbicycles

Question 6

The test was difficult, ___ we finished on time.

Select an answer becausebutforso

Question 7

The essay was strong; ___, the conclusion felt rushed.

Select an answer moreoveralsohowevertherefore

Question 8

The ___ decision affected every student.

Select an answer teachers'steachersteachers'teacher's

Question 9

Which option is a complete sentence?

Select an answer The train arrived.Although she tried.Running through the park.Because the bell rang.

Question 10

Which revision fixes the dangling modifier: Pushing hard, the door would not open.

Select an answer Pushed hard, the door would not open.The door would not open pushing hard.Pushing hard, the door would not open.I pushed hard, but the door would not open.

Question 11

Please ___ the invitation.

Select an answer expectaspectacceptexcept

Question 12

Which is the most concise revision of: Due to the fact that it rained, the game was delayed.

Select an answer The game delayed because of the rain, due to the fact it rained.It rained, the game was delayed.Rained, the game was delayed.Because it rained, the game was delayed.

Question 13

The first attempt failed. ___, the team tried a new approach.

Select an answer For exampleHoweverThereforeIn addition

Question 14

When she entered the room, everyone ___ talking.

Select an answer stopshas stoppedwill stopstopped

Question 15

___ did the manager choose for the promotion?

Select an answer WhomWhoWhichWhoever

Question 16

___ , the students reviewed their notes.

Select an answer Before, the examBefore the examExam before theThe exam before

Question 17

The ___ uniforms were freshly cleaned.

Select an answer playersplayer'splayers'players's

Question 18

Of the two essays, this one is ___.

Select an answer more bettermost goodbestbetter

Question 19

After Maya finished her homework, ___ called her friend.

Select an answer sheitwethey

Question 20

She has always been interested ___ art history.

Select an answer onforatin

Question 21

Which best combines: The museum was crowded. It was still worth visiting.

Select an answer The museum was crowded, but it was still worth visiting.The museum was crowded and worth visiting still.Crowded, the museum was worth visiting still.The museum was crowded, it was still worth visiting.

Question 22

Which is most concise and formal?

Select an answer The committee is going to review the proposal at this point in time.The committee will review the proposal.The proposal, the committee will review it.In terms of reviewing, the committee will do it.

Question 23

Each of the candidates ___ qualified.

Select an answer iswerearehave been

Question 24

The technician repaired the computer ___.

Select an answer crashingthat had crashedhad crashingcrashed

Question 25

The company lost ___ operating license.

Select an answer it'sits'itsit

Question 26

Which best states the main idea of a passage describing how urban gardens improve air, build community, and provide fresh food?

Select an answer Urban gardens are expensive to build.Urban gardens offer several community benefits.Cities should replace parks with parking.Fresh food is hard to find everywhere.

Question 27

According to the passage, urban gardens improve air quality mainly by ___.

Select an answer raising temperaturesreducing bus routesincreasing plant coveradding parking spaces

Question 28

The passage states that gardens require volunteers. What can readers infer?

Select an answer Volunteers receive high salaries.Community involvement is necessary.Only professional gardeners can help.Gardens need no maintenance.

Question 29

The word 'vibrant' in 'a vibrant neighborhood' most nearly means ___.

Select an answer noisyexpensivelivelyisolated

Question 30

The author mentions 'fresh food' mainly to ___.

Select an answer change the subjectadd a health benefit to the argumentdescribe a farming problemcriticize grocery stores

Question 31

Which word best describes the author's attitude toward urban gardens?

Select an answer hostileindifferentsupportiveconfused

Question 32

A paragraph lists these steps: choose a site, test soil, form a team, and plant. What is the paragraph mainly about?

Select an answer How to sell vegetablesThe history of farmingWhy soil is expensiveHow to start an urban garden

Question 33

Which sentence best supports the claim that gardens build community?

Select an answer Neighbors often meet while working in the garden.Seeds are inexpensive.Gardens require official permits.Some cities have cold winters.

Question 34

According to the passage, community gardens differ from private yards because they are ___.

Select an answer open only at nightowned by one familyalways indoorsshared by many people

Question 35

In context, 'accessible' in 'fresh produce is accessible' most nearly means ___.

Select an answer difficult to findimported from overseaseasy to obtainvery expensive

Question 36

What is the value of 8 + 2 × 5?

Select an answer 20501618

Question 37

What is 25% of 80?

Select an answer 20302540

Question 38

If a recipe uses 3 cups of flour for 12 cookies, how many cups are needed for 36 cookies?

Select an answer 61249

Question 39

Solve 3x + 5 = 20.

Select an answer 581525

Question 40

If x + y = 10 and x - y = 4, what is x?

Select an answer 5736

Question 41

Which number is a solution to x - 3 > 5?

Select an answer 8796

Question 42

If f(x) = 2x + 1, what is f(4)?

Select an answer 5869

Question 43

What is 2^3 × 2^2?

Select an answer 32121064

Question 44

What is the square root of 144?

Select an answer 14122472

Question 45

Which equation has a slope of 2 and a y-intercept of 3?

Select an answer y = 2x + 3y = 3x + 2y = x + 3y = 2x - 3

Question 46

A shirt costs $40 and is 20% off. What is the sale price?

Select an answer $38$32$30$36

Question 47

What is the mean of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10?

Select an answer 7568

Question 48

What is the median of 3, 7, 2, 9, and 5?

Select an answer 9537

Question 49

A bag has 3 red and 2 blue marbles. What is the probability of choosing red?

Select an answer 2/51/23/53/2

Question 50

A triangle has angles of 50° and 70°. What is the third angle?

Select an answer 50°60°70°120°

Question 51

What is the area of a circle with radius 3?

Select an answer 12π6π9π3π

Question 52

A rectangle is 8 by 5. What is its perimeter?

Select an answer 13401626

Question 53

What is the volume of a rectangular box that is 3 × 4 × 5?

Select an answer 12356027

Question 54

What is the distance between (1, 2) and (4, 6)?

Select an answer 10735

Question 55

What is the slope of the line through (0, 0) and (2, 6)?

Select an answer 2631/3

Question 56

Solve x² - 9 = 0 for the positive value of x.

Select an answer 6-393

Question 57

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Select all that apply.

Select an answer The bus was late, we waited.The bus which was late finally arrived.The bus was late; we waited.The bus, which was late, finally arrived.

Question 58

Which choices show correct subject-verb agreement? Select all that apply.

Select an answer Both of the answers were correct.The group of students is ready.Both of the answers was correct.The group of students are ready.

Question 59

Based on the passage, which statements are supported? Select all that apply.

Select an answer Urban gardens replace all supermarkets.Urban gardens require no planning.Urban gardens can improve air quality.Urban gardens can provide fresh produce.

Question 60

Which details would help support the claim that gardens build community? Select all that apply.

Select an answer Gardens are only for professional farmers.Gardens are always indoors.Neighbors meet while gardening.Volunteers share tools.

Question 61

Which expressions equal 12? Select all that apply.

Select an answer 3 × 424 ÷ 22 + 3 × 210 + 1

Question 62

Which numbers are solutions to x > 5? Select all that apply.

Select an answer 5486

Question 63

Which statements about a rectangle with length 6 and width 4 are true? Select all that apply.

Select an answer Perimeter is 20.Area is 10.Perimeter is 24.Area is 24.

Question 64

Which values are factors of 12? Select all that apply.

Select an answer 8356

Question 65

A semicolon can separate two closely related independent clauses.

Select an answer FalseTrue

Question 66

An apostrophe is used to make most nouns plural.

Select an answer FalseTrue

Question 67

The main idea is usually the most general point the passage supports.

Select an answer FalseTrue

Question 68

The median is the middle value when a data set is ordered from least to greatest.

Select an answer FalseTrue

Question 69

The mean is always one of the values in the data set.

Select an answer FalseTrue

Question 70

A negative number multiplied by a positive number is always negative.

Select an answer FalseTrue

Question 71

Fill in the blank: Neither of the answers ___ correct.

Select an answer

Question 72

Write the plural possessive form of 'child': ___.

Select an answer

Question 73

Fill in the blank: 15% of 200 = ___.

Select an answer

Question 74

If x + 7 = 15, then x = ___.

Select an answer

Question 75

The area of a triangle with base 10 and height 6 is ___.

Select an answer

Question 76

Match each sentence type to its example.

Complete sentenceFragmentRun-on

Question 77

Match each text feature to its purpose.

Main ideaSupporting detailTransition word

Question 78

Match each expression to its value.

2 × 915 - 64²

Question 79

Match each shape to its area formula.

Rectangle areaTriangle areaCircle area

Question 80

Match each data measure to its description.

MeanMedianMode