ACT English Domain 2: Knowledge of Language Welcome to your ACT English Domain 2: Knowledge of Language 1. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Which version uses the most concise and clear language to describe the subject's abilities? Jason, who is exceedingly proficient and quite skilled in languages, speaks six languages. Jason is someone who speaks six languages. Speaking six languages, Jason is very skilled. Jason speaks six languages proficiently. None 2. ACT English: Knowledge of Language In revising the following sentence, which option most effectively applies conventions regarding redundancy? "During their vacation, they saw a variety of different animals at the zoo." During their vacation, they saw a variety of animals at the zoo. They saw a variety of different animals at the zoo during their vacation. At the zoo, during their vacation, a variety of different animals were seen by them. They saw different animals at the zoo during their vacation. None 3. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Which choice corrects an error in parallelism? "Julie enjoys reading, to write, and painting." Julie enjoys reading, writing, and to paint. Julie enjoys to read, to write, and to paint. Julie enjoys reading, writing, and painting. Julie enjoys to read, writing, and painting. None 4. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Which choice best combines the following sentences into one, using appropriate and concise language? "Lucas won the science fair. He did this with his innovative project on solar energy." Lucas won the science fair with his innovative solar energy project. With his innovative project on solar energy, Lucas won the science fair. Winning the science fair was achieved by Lucas with his innovative project on solar energy. Lucas, having an innovative project on solar energy, won the science fair. None 5. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Which option best revises the sentence for clarity and precision? "They visited museums, parks, and also they went to several concerts." They visited museums, parks, and they also attended several concerts. They visited museums and parks, and attended several concerts. Visiting museums and parks, they also went to several concerts. They went to museums, parks, and to several concerts. None 6. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Identify the sentence that most effectively uses concise language. "Sarah, who is my cousin, and who is a lawyer, will be visiting us next week." My cousin Sarah, who is a lawyer, will be visiting us next week. Sarah, my cousin and a lawyer, will visit us next week. Lawyer Sarah, my cousin, is visiting us next week. Sarah, my cousin, who is also a lawyer, will be visiting us next week. None 7. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Which of the following choices best corrects the awkward construction in the sentence? "Having finished the assignment, the TV was then turned on by Jill." Jill turned on the TV after finishing the assignment. The TV was turned on by Jill after she had finished the assignment. After finishing the assignment, the TV was turned on by Jill. Jill, after finishing the assignment, then turned on the TV. None 8. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Select the option that effectively clarifies the pronoun reference in the sentence. "After the lawyer spoke to the jurors, they were visibly confused." After speaking to the jurors, the lawyer noticed they were visibly confused. After the lawyer spoke to the jurors, the jurors were visibly confused. The jurors were visibly confused after their conversation with the lawyer. After the lawyer's discussion with them, the jurors were visibly confused. None 9. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Which choice most effectively avoids a vague pronoun reference? "Sam and Jess were discussing the project, and he was very enthusiastic about it." Sam and Jess were discussing the project, and Sam was very enthusiastic about it. Discussing the project, Sam showed his enthusiasm, unlike Jess. Sam was very enthusiastic as he and Jess discussed the project. He was very enthusiastic as Sam and Jess discussed the project. None 10. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Select the revision that best corrects the misplaced modifier in the sentence. "Hungry, the leftovers in the fridge were quickly eaten by Julia." Hungry, Julia quickly ate the leftovers in the fridge. The leftovers in the fridge, being hungry, were quickly eaten by Julia. Julia was hungry and quickly ate the leftovers in the fridge. The fridge had leftovers that were quickly eaten by hungry Julia. None 11. ACT English: Knowledge of Language In improving the sentence, which option best corrects a nonparallel structure? "The committee requires a detailed plan, a budget estimate, and you must also submit a timeline." The committee requires a detailed plan, a budget estimate, and submitting a timeline. The committee requires submitting a detailed plan, a budget estimate, and a timeline. The committee requires a detailed plan, a budget estimate, and a timeline. A detailed plan, a budget estimate, and submitting a timeline are required by the committee. None 12. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Which sentence revision best avoids informal language? "Lots of research shows that sleeping less than six hours a night can boost stress levels." Much research shows that sleeping less than six hours a night can boost stress levels. A lot of studies indicate that sleeping under six hours per night can increase stress levels. Many studies show that sleeping fewer than six hours per night can increase stress levels. A great deal of research indicates that sleeping fewer than six hours a night can raise stress levels. None 13. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Select the option that corrects an unclear antecedent. "George told Henry he would pick him up at eight." George told Henry that he would be picked up at eight. Henry was told by George that he would pick him up at eight. George said he would pick up Henry at eight. Henry told George he would pick him up at eight. None 14. ACT English: Knowledge of Language Which revision best eliminates redundancy from the sentence? "The company announced that it is planning to introduce a new innovative product in the spring." The company announced plans to introduce a new innovative product in the spring. The company plans to introduce a new, innovative product this spring. The company announced that a new innovative product will be introduced in the spring. The company is planning to introduce a new innovative product in the spring. None 15. ACT English: Knowledge of Language In the sentence, which option best adjusts a colloquial phrase to formal writing? "Prof. Johnson thinks the theory is on point, especially regarding its applications to environmental science." Prof. Johnson finds the theory to be precise, particularly in its applications to environmental science. Prof. Johnson thinks the theory is exact, especially concerning its environmental science applications. Prof. Johnson believes the theory is accurate, especially in its applications to environmental science. Prof. Johnson considers the theory appropriate, particularly with its applications to environmental science. None 1 out of 15 Time is Up! Time's up
