PreACT Domain 1: English Welcome to your PreACT Domain 1: English 1. PreACT: English In the sentence: "Many would agree that he is faster then anyone else in the race." What correction should be made? Change "would" to "will" Change "faster" to "more fast" Change "then" to "than" No correction is needed None 2. PreACT: English Select the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood: If he was here, he could help us. I wish he was taller. If she were feeling better, she would join us. He recommends that everyone sign up quickly. None 3. PreACT: English Identify the error in this sentence: "It's important for every employee to submit their timesheets on time." Change "It's" to "Its" Change "every" to "all" Change "their" to "his or her" No error None 4. PreACT: English Which sentence incorrectly uses the modifier? Quickly running towards the bus, she dropped her wallet. She saw a fence behind the house made of old wood. Lost in thought, the dog suddenly barked and startled her. Having finished the assignment, he relaxed. None 5. PreACT: English Which option best replaces the underlined word in the sentence: "She could of gone to any college she wanted." of have off No change needed None 6. PreACT: English In the sentence: "Their going to make their decision by tomorrow," what is the correct correction? Change the first "their" to "there" Change the first "their" to "they're" Change the second "their" to "there" No correction needed None 7. PreACT: English Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? He said, "The deal is, however, far from closed." He said "The deal is, however, far from closed." He said, "The deal is however, far from closed". He said, "The deal is however far from closed." None 8. PreACT: English Select the sentence that best demonstrates parallel structure: She likes cooking, jogging, and to read. She likes to cook, jog, and read. She likes cooking, to jog, and reading. She likes to cook, jogging, and to read. None 9. PreACT: English Identify the error in this sentence: "Neither the players nor the coach were happy about the decision." Change "were" to "was" Change "Neither" to "Either" Change "the coach" to "their coach" No error None 10. PreACT: English Which option correctly fills in the blank in the sentence: "Given the complexity of the issue, _____ apparent that more research is needed." its it's it they're None 11. PreACT: English In the sentence: "Who should I give this book to?" Replace "Who" with "Whom" Change "give" to "gave" Add a comma after "book" No change needed None 12. PreACT: English Which sentence does NOT correctly use the semicolon? She was hungry; she had not eaten since breakfast. He loves traveling to foreign countries; especially places where he can speak the language. I need to buy groceries; however, the store is closed today. We can go to the beach; or we can go to the mountains. None 13. PreACT: English In which sentence is "its" used incorrectly? The company lost its license. Its been a long time since we met. Its tail is very long. The car has lost its value. None 14. PreACT: English Which sentence correctly uses "less" or "fewer"? I have less reasons to stay than to go. There are fewer than ten items in this lane. She spent less than $20 on groceries. There were less people at the party than expected. None 15. PreACT: English Which sentence correctly uses "affect" or "effect"? The effect of the drug is not known. The cold weather will affect the crops negatively. She has a strong affect on people. His mood can effect change in the room. None 16. PreACT: English Identify the grammatically correct sentence: Each students are required to complete their homework. Both of the boys plays in the same team. None of the cakes were left after the party. Either of these options is suitable for the project. None 17. PreACT: English Which sentence uses commas correctly? The coach, who was very experienced, and knowledgeable, spoke to the team. After dinner, my friends and I went, to the movie. Before the meeting began, the CEO, who had flown in from New York, made a brief statement. He enjoys sports such as, basketball, baseball, and soccer. None 18. PreACT: English Which sentence maintains consistent tense throughout? She will attend the conference and speaks about her research. He played tennis, goes to the gym, and will be running a marathon. They are planning a trip to Italy but had to postpone it. We walked to the park and enjoyed the sunny weather. None 19. PreACT: English Which sentence correctly uses the passive voice? The novel was written by the author in just six months. They were told by the manager to leave the premises. The documents are being prepared by the staff. All of the above. None 20. PreACT: English Which sentence demonstrates the incorrect use of a colon? He has three hobbies: fishing, hiking, and cycling. She was only sure of one thing: she would never give up. I bought all the necessary ingredients: for the cake. My plan is simple: start early, work hard, and finish strong. None 21. PreACT: English Select the option that best corrects the redundant expression in the sentence: "She returned back to her hometown." She returned to her hometown. She went back to her hometown. She has gone back to her hometown. No change needed. None 22. PreACT: English Which sentence incorrectly employs the infinitive form of the verb? She hopes to succeed in her new job. I need to buy some groceries before dinner. They decided not to go running during the storm. He prefers to often take the long route home. None 23. PreACT: English Identify the error in this sentence: "Every one of the members have voted in favor." Change "Every one" to "Everyone" Change "have" to "has" Change "in favor" to "favorably" No error None 24. PreACT: English In which sentence is the word "lay" used correctly? I need to lay down because I feel sick. Lay your books on the table before you leave. She has lain on the couch all day. I am going to lay in bed early tonight. None 25. PreACT: English Choose the sentence where the pronoun correctly agrees with its antecedent: Each of the girls must bring their own lunch. Everyone have their own opinions about the movie. None of the cookies are left in their jar. Neither of the applicants has their paperwork complete. None 26. PreACT: English Identify the sentence that correctly uses "ensure" vs. "insure": He insured that all the doors were locked. She needs to insure her car before she drives it. I will ensure that your car is insured. They needed to insure that they had enough supplies. None 27. PreACT: English Which sentence does NOT contain a misplaced modifier? Hungry, the leftover pizza was quickly eaten. Tired, the bed seemed incredibly comfortable. Excited, she opened the gift wrapped on the table. Lost, the keys were nowhere to be found. None 28. PreACT: English Select the sentence that uses commas correctly with introductory elements: After dinner, we went for a walk. Before the movie starts, I want to buy popcorn. Without knowing what to expect, I entered the room. All of the above. None 29. PreACT: English Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: The options were; red, blue, and green. He said; "We need to leave now." The teacher asked, "Will you be joining us?" She explained, the procedure is quite simple. None 30. PreACT: English Which sentence correctly uses the word "principle" or "principal"? The principle reason for his visit is unknown. The school principal is a well-respected leader. She explained the principals of the theory clearly. His principal concern was the principle of privacy. None 31. PreACT: English Choose the sentence that correctly matches the plural subject with a plural verb: The team is winning its first game. The data indicate that the hypothesis is false. The committee decide on the issue tomorrow. The group of students were talking loudly. None 32. PreACT: English Which option best corrects the fragment in the sentence: "Such as running, swimming, and cycling." He enjoys sports, such as running, swimming, and cycling. He enjoys sports such as, running, swimming, and cycling. He enjoys; sports such as running, swimming, and cycling. No change needed. None 33. PreACT: English Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the possessive form? Its a nice day for a walk. The cat's whiskers are very long. The dogs tail is wagging. Jessicas' book is on the table. None 34. PreACT: English Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement: There's many reasons for their success. Here is the books you requested. Neither of the options seems appropriate. Everyone in the villages like the festival. None 35. PreACT: English Choose the option that best eliminates unnecessary passive voice: The cake was eaten by the children. It was decided by the committee that the proposal be accepted. The report was written by her in a week. The children ate the cake. None 36. PreACT: English Select the sentence that uses an apostrophe correctly: Who's bag is this? Its' been a long time since we spoke. I can't find the dog's leash. Janes' books are over there. None 37. PreACT: English Which sentence correctly uses "whose" or "who's"? Whose going to the game tonight? Who's jacket is this on the chair? Who's going to clean up this mess? Whose the one who called you? None 38. PreACT: English Identify the sentence with correct capitalization: I visited the Eiffel tower last summer. We studied world war II in history class. She moved to the United States last year. My favorite book is "to kill a mockingbird." None 39. PreACT: English Choose the sentence that correctly uses complex sentence structure: Although it was raining, they decided to hike. He wanted both ice cream but also cake. She enjoys painting, and her brother likes drawing. We went to the store, we bought some bread. None 40. PreACT: English Identify the sentence with an error in parallelism: She likes to run, to swim, and biking. We were out of milk, eggs, and butter. He neither knew nor cared about the rules. Either you must start now or quit. None 41. PreACT: English Which sentence incorrectly employs a double negative? I can't find my keys nowhere. She hardly ever misses a practice. He never fails to impress. They don't need any more help. None 42. PreACT: English Select the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon: He loves reading; he finds it relaxing. She is going home; because she is tired. I want to go; however, I am too busy. We can go to Italy; France, or Spain. None 43. PreACT: English Which sentence best exemplifies the use of an Oxford comma? I need pencils, erasers and paper. She bought apples, oranges, and bananas. He enjoys reading, to play soccer and to go hiking. They visited Paris, France and Rome, Italy. None 44. PreACT: English Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: What's the problem, with that? Oh, I didn't know you were here! No; you may not have any more cookies. Yes: that is the correct answer. None 45. PreACT: English Which sentence does NOT properly use the subjunctive mood? If I were you, I would not do that. She wishes that he was here right now. I suggest that he study more if he wants to pass. It's crucial that she be told the truth. None 1 out of 45 Time is Up! Time's up
