I'm just starting my ACT prep journey and was wondering if any of you could provide some example questions for each of the sections of the ACT. It would give me a good idea of what to expect and focus on during my study sessions. Thanks a lot!
Sure! Here are some example questions for each section of the ACT:
English:
In the given sentence, choose the appropriate option to make it grammatically correct and concise.
Because Sarah was tired, so she went to bed early.
A) No change
B) Tired, Sarah went to bed early.
C) Because Sarah was tired, she went to bed early.
D) Sarah was tired, went to bed early.
Math:
If x + 2y = 8 and x - y = 4, what is the value of x?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
Reading:
Read the following passage and answer the question below.
"In the winter months, many animals hibernate to conserve energy as there is less food available. Some species, however, change their body composition and fur color to adapt to the colder climate and better find food."
Which of the following options states the main idea of the passage?
A) Animals have no choice but to hibernate in winter.
B) Some animals change their body composition and fur color due to less food.
C) There is no food available for animals in the winter months.
D) Different species have different adaptations to cope with winter conditions.
Science:
Consider a hypothetical planet. When it is closest to the Sun, this planet takes 15 Earth days to travel around the Sun. When it is farthest from the Sun, it takes 20 Earth days to go around the Sun. Based on this information, what happens to the speed of the planet as its distance from the Sun increases?
A) The planet's speed decreases.
B) The planet's speed increases.
C) The planet's speed remains the same.
D) There is no relationship between the planet's distance from the Sun and its speed.
Remember that the ACT also has an optional writing section, where you'll be given a prompt and asked to write an argumentative essay.
Make sure to practice with official ACT materials and consider using online resources, such as the ACT website or CollegeVine, to learn more about the exam format and find practice tests. Good luck with your ACT prep!
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