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ACT English Practice Test

Read each passage carefully. For each numbered phrase, choose the option that makes the sentence grammatically correct and clear. “NO CHANGE” keeps the phrase as written.

Passage A: The Bookshop’s Reading Room

Logan visited a neighborhood bookshop that had opened a small reading room. Its owner, Diego, hoped the space would welcome readers of every age. The room’s shelves (1) was arranged by topic, making it easy to find a new mystery or history book. A large window brought in daylight, (2) which made the room feel cheerful even on cloudy afternoons. (3) For example; visitors could borrow a book or settle into a chair with one they had brought from home. Diego added a table for community events. (4) Several readers, they suggested hosting a monthly book discussion. Diego welcomed the idea. (5) After the first meeting ended the group chose a novel for its next discussion.

1.Which option best replaces “was” in sentence 1?
  • NO CHANGE
  • were
  • is
  • has been
2.Which option best replaces “which” in sentence 2?
  • NO CHANGE
  • and they
  • that they
  • which it
3.Which option best replaces “For example;” in sentence 3?
  • NO CHANGE
  • For example,
  • For example:
  • For example
4.Which option best replaces “Several readers, they suggested” in sentence 4?
  • NO CHANGE
  • Several readers suggested
  • Several readers; they suggested
  • Several readers who suggested
5.Which option best replaces “After the first meeting ended” in sentence 5?
  • NO CHANGE
  • After the first meeting ended,
  • After the first meeting ended;
  • After, the first meeting ended

Passage B: A Community Transit Plan

A town council is considering a new transit plan. Reliable buses (6) makes it easier for residents to reach work, school, and local businesses. To learn what riders need, the council invited (7) students, commuters, and older residents to a public meeting. (8) One proposal is adding a route that stops near the library and health center. The town’s existing buses (9) carries many passengers each weekday. A revised schedule could shorten waits and make transfers more dependable. (10) The plan would save time for riders and reduce traffic on busy streets. (11) In addition the council wants residents to share feedback before the final schedule is set.

6.Which option best replaces “makes” in sentence 6?
  • NO CHANGE
  • make
  • is making
  • has made
7.Which option best punctuates the list in sentence 7?
  • NO CHANGE
  • students commuters, and older residents
  • students; commuters, and older residents
  • students, commuters and, older residents
8.Which option best replaces “is” in sentence 8?
  • NO CHANGE
  • are
  • were
  • have been
9.Which option best replaces “carries” in sentence 9?
  • NO CHANGE
  • carry
  • has carried
  • is carrying
10.Which option best revises sentence 10: “The plan would save time for riders and reduce traffic on busy streets”?
  • NO CHANGE
  • The plan would save time for riders, and reduce traffic on busy streets.
  • The plan would save time for riders; and reduce traffic on busy streets.
  • The plan would both save time for riders and reducing traffic on busy streets.
11.Which option best replaces “In addition” at the beginning of sentence 11?
  • NO CHANGE
  • In addition,
  • In addition;
  • In addition:

Grammar and Usage

Choose the best answer for each sentence-level question.

12.Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
  • Mateo likes to browse, reading reviews, and compare prices.
  • Mateo likes browsing, reading reviews, and comparing prices.
  • Mateo likes browsing, to read reviews, and comparing prices.
  • Mateo likes to browse, reading reviews, and to compare prices.
13.Which sentence has correct subject–verb agreement?
  • The stack of novels are beside the counter.
  • The stack of novels is beside the counter.
  • The stack of novels were beside the counter.
  • The stack of novels have been beside the counter.
14.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
  • The shop closes at six, Diego locks the front door.
  • The shop closes at six; Diego locks the front door.
  • The shop closes at six Diego; locks the front door.
  • The shop closes; at six, Diego locks the front door.

3 printable pages

  • ACT English Practice Test, page 1 of 3: Passage A: The Bookshop’s Reading Room

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  • ACT English Practice Test, page 2 of 3: Passage B: A Community Transit Plan

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  • ACT English Practice Test, page 3 of 3: Grammar and Usage

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