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    ACT ENGLISH, READING, AND WRITING WORKBOOK 2ND EDITION Linda Carnevale, M.A. In-depth coaching and preparation includes— A full-length assessment test with I Instruction on organizing and writing a answers explained winning essay Reading comprehension exercises i Review of English grammar, B® Quick drills, time savers, strategies, punctuation, and style and practice questions for all three ‘MA full-length practice test with answers verbal tests and explanations BARIONS ACT ENGLISH, READING, AND WRITING WORKBOOK 2ND EDITION Linda Carnevale, M.A. Contents Introduction ACT FAQ Adenowledgmenss Self-Assessment Tests Genel English Tee Reading Test Ansier Key Answers Explained Diagnostic Chares 4] Overview and ‘Format of the ACT English Test Format ‘Timing Plans English Skills Assessed Reading Test Bormat Timing Pla Reading Skis Assessed ‘Types of Reading Passages Reading Test Tips Writing Text Format Tinsing lan ‘Wing Skills Assesood Chapter Summary 3 33 34 a 6 6 6 o a o o @ Cy 6 6 7 7 Be a Class ACT on Test Day ‘Advanced Prep Plans ‘How Bea Class ACT on Test Day ACT Timing Tips ACT Testing Tips ‘Whar co Bring to the Test Center What Norto Bring to the Test Center ‘Whae co Expect a the Test Concer ‘Whar ro Espect During che Test (Chapter Summary English Test English Skis in Closer Focus ACT English Principles A. Authors Sle and Tone ‘Accuracy in Grammar; Usage, and Sentence Formation © Conciseness Coherence, Unity, ad Focus ‘Cominas, Colons, Semicolons, and Other Punctuation ‘T Technique: Scrategy and Organization “Tone Used by the Auchor No Swear Poins: Things You Won't Be Tested On A Nowe About Vocabulary andl Spelling Quick Dail ‘Making Sense of che Double- Column Format The Ouch Factor Test Taking Tips ‘Time Saver: Zoom In and Zoom Out Time Saver: Use Cavet Symbols for Placement Questions “Tackling Top-Heavy Questions Chapter Summary Practice Mini-Passage Answer Key Answers Explained 5 101 101 104 105 105 nt 13 n3 44 us 16 7 us 120 320 ™” iv ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook & Reading Test 121. & Writing Test 165 Reading Sree: Preview, Focus, Re How te Bea Cast ACT on Tes Day 166 Answer m2 ‘Wting Skil in Closer Focus 166 Five Level of Concenmion and Prowiing Freeing, Revsing/Baiing 167 ee 7 Se Tig Png ” Reading Skills in Closer Foes 128 Guidlines for Erahustion m2 ‘ining the Main Tea 18 (Caper Summary 173 Locating and inexpring Deuils 129 Practice Execs 174 Recognising Pens in Sequence bi Pracce Wing Pompe 1 174 Drawing Comparisons ba Sample Response and Beplmaion 17 Understanding Cause and Ect 13 Practice Weta Prompt 2 v8 eo orien 13 Sample Ronse end Expention 181 Formulating Genetzatons 134 ‘An Additional Weng Prompt 193 Essminng Authors Vice and Method 135 Vocsbalay by Practice Tests 185 eae i ae is ‘Prose Fiction: “Driving Down Broadway” 141 ration Tit... anh ‘Social Science: “Mobilization for Youth” 142. nae ae Humaniries (0: "Yionas and Nimyanas’ 144 per ae : Diagnose Chas 27 Loving the Questions? 145 3: "Dynsmic Cro) = tie Index 249 152 Answers Explained 153 Introduction G ‘00d for you! You got your hands on this information-packed workbook, and you are ready to roll up your sleeves, learn all thae you need ¢ know, and achieve your personal best score on the ACT. The popularity of the American College ‘Test is on the rise, as this test is becoming an increasingly popular college entrance exam, The main intentions of this prep book are to inform you about the specifics of the test, to let you know what to expect, to strengthen particular skills that are important in order ro perform well, and w allow you wo try your hand ar some prsc- tice test questions. Here is a summary of all that this workbook contains. THE SELF-ASSESSMENT TEST Where are you at? This is your chance to find out how you do on the English Lan. ‘guage Arts portions of the ACT: English Test, Reading Test, and Writing Test. This section provides a diagnostic test with timing goals clearly indicated. ‘To make your practice rest as accurate and as real as possible, be sure to time yourself precisely on cach of the sections Do not give yourself extra time; if you fudge even by a few minutes and stretch. yout testing time, you'll only end up cheating yourself in the long run. If you give yourself a couple of extra minutes here and there, you might cnd up with an “inflated” or unrealistic score. An inflated score will not give you a clear sense of your strengths and weaknesses pertaining to each of the three English Language Arts sections. This is your chance to give it your all, to be real, and to get a sense of your performance in terms of reading comprchen- sion, English grammar and usage, and essay writing, ‘When you are done with the entire Self-Assessment “Test, definitely peruse the Answer Explanations that appear at the end. Many students find the answer explanations within such work books to be the most valuable sections of all. The explanations are thorough and user-friendly. Reading through the explanations will help you to shed light on any “dooties,” the tricky questions that you happened to get wrong, Keep this win-win situation in mind as you work your way through the Self- Assessment Test: On the ACT, you are not penalized for incorrect answers! These words sound like a test-takers dream. But, guess what? Ir’ true! Test takers are not penalized for incorrect answers, so educated guessing is always advisable, Do not Ml "" vi ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook comic any questions. Thae would noc make any sense. Consider this hypothetical, worst-case scenario: you have five questions left and forty seconds on the clock! ‘Whar do you do? Just fill in those bubbles on your answer sheet. You have nothing to lose, literally, and the potential ro gain a few last-minute points. OVERVIEW AND TEST-TAKING TIPS Cuarter 1 gives you an Overview and the Format of the ACT For cach of the thiee English Language Arts sections English Test, Reading Test, and Writing Test (optional) —you will learn about the format, types of questions, and percentage breakdown of those questions. You will also be given a suggested timing plan and will learn about the various verbal skills thac will be assessed. Chapter 2 shows you how to Be a Class ACT on Test Day Nucsn’ bolts, the basics, and a bevy of handy reminders in the form of checklists make up this chapter. Here you will find valuable tst-aking tips. You will aso be cold what to bring to the test center and what mot to bring to che test center so that you ate organized and prepared co do your very best. Yeu will also get a practical hheads-up regarding test day: you'll know what ro expect at the test center and what to expect during the testing circumstance itself! SPECIFIC TEST REVIEW CuapTer 3 focuses on the English Test of the ACT You deserve to be a class ACT on test day. Using an original acronym for ACT, this chapter meticulously presents key English conventions. ACT ENGLISH PRINCIPLES A covers Author's Style and Accuracy in Grammar. Usage, and ‘Sentence Formation. . bes ae er$ these important aspects of sound and competent Englich: ‘Concisaness, Coherence, Commas, Colons, SemiColons: ‘and other Punctuation, : : . T_ covers Technique used by the author, in particular, writing Strategy — ‘and Organization. Taleo refers tone Tono used by Aulhor, Making Sense of the Double-Column Format Have you scen the strange-looking, double-column formar thar is used on the ACT’ English Test? 1s probably quite unlike anything you have seen in English class before! An entire section of this chapter is devoted to helping you make sense of these quitky columns and their unusual features such as: numbers within boxes, numbers within brackets, small numbers beneath underlined parts, uneven white space beeween lines of text, various types of questions, and so on. After reading through and digesting this section of the chapter, you will be well-equipped to nav- igate the, before now, enigmatic (mysterious) double columns of the English Test. Workbook Advantages Since this is a workbook (and not pleasure reading), you are given many opportu- nities to sharpen your pencils and practice your ACT grammar and usage principles wich Quick-Drills. You are also given opportunities to practice your skills with various Practice Mini-Passages, each featuring a different genre and containing about five to nine questions. (Recall chat reading passages on the ACT feature a set of ten questions.) Ifyou crave more opportunities to test your skills, rest assured that at the end of the book you can work through a full-lengch practice test. As always, thorough answer explanations are provided so that you can make sense of and learn from the cones that you gor wrong. ‘As you work shrough this book, keep your ces peeled for the dude in the hammock: Raw! ‘No Sweat Points The good stuff: This chapter also lists the things that you will mor be cested on, happily referred ro as “No Sweat Points.” Believe it or not, there are many aspects of standard, written English grammar and usage that you do not need to worry about! Asif that weren't enough of a win, this chapter also gives you test-taking tips that apply particularly to the English sections Chapter 4 focuses on the Reading Test of the ACT To keep you in the drivers sear, a four-stage strategy plan is laid out and elaborated on for you: Previews Focus, Read, Answer. Here you will dive into reading skills in closer focus. These diverse reading skills include finding the main idea, interpreting details, understanding sequence of events, drawing comparisons, understanding cause and effect, understanding meanings in context, making generalizations, and examining author’ voice and method. ONT mi, Introduction vit i vill ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook Good news: The passages won't all be the same flavor and they won't all sound the same. On the English Test, passages come in four varieties. IF you are not a natural science type, don't worry because there’ a prose fiction piece. If you are not a fiction buf®, don't worry because there's a social studies piece coming up. IF neither prose nor social science is your cup of tea, done worry because there's a humanities piece around the bend. In this chapter, you will focus on reading skills that relate to comprehending and intexpreting a variety of passages that fll into four main categories: natural science, ‘humanities, social science (sometimes referred to as social studies), and prose fiction, Workbook Advantages Once again, since this is a workbook, you will have many opportunities to practice on abridged passages with corresponding questions. Practice reading selections are provided for those same four gente types: Prose Fiction, Social Science, Natural Science, and Humanities. No outside knowledge is requited to answer the ques- tions. All of the information you will need is contained within the passages them- selves; the correct answers ate unconditionally based on what is directly stated or implied (suggested, hinted at) in the passages. Cuapter 5 focuses on the Writing Test of the Act As you work through this chapter, you will focus on a repertoite (a list or supply) of skills chat are particular to this section of the ACT. For example, a workable, three-step, no-sweat plan is provided for writing the essay: Prewriting, Preewriting, and RevisinglEdiving, These three classic stages are tried-and-true, so be confident that they will work for you as you embark on composing your thirty-minute essay. Many test takers, like you, are talented and very capable writers, However, timing is often an issue with these same test takers. In this chapter, you are provided with 2 flexible timing plan. Saving time is something everyone likes. You will even get ‘some ideas and suggestions about how you can actually prepare (to some extent) for the ACT Weiting Test during your everyday life. No kidding! This is a workbook, so you are encouraged 10 write essays for the sample writing prompts that are provided, and you are encouraged to create brainstorming notes ‘on the corresponding planning pages. To see how your essay compares to essays that scored in various ranges (the 5-6 score range, for example), sample essay responses—in fonts that mimic handwriting — are provided with evaluations. Remember, you will not be typing your essay on a computer! FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE TEST A complete Practice Test along with thorough answer explanations and a scoring {guide is provided at che end of this book. Here's the bottom line: Try your hand at a couple of simed practice tests. Time yourself using an egg timer, a kitchen timer, ‘or your watch. You should cake these tests under “testing conditions’ —no radio, no ‘Pod headphones, no television humming in the background, no snack food. Your call phone should be off You get the idea. Take these practice tests as if it were “independence day”: the day on which you take the test on your very own, ‘Do not make your testing conditions at home too perfect, though. As we'll discuss in Chapter 2, actual testing conditions ata varicty of official resting centers are far from perfect. ACT FAQs Q Is the ACT accepted by mose colleges and universities? A: Yes, all four-year colleges and universities in the United States accept the ACT for college admissions purposes. Q Is the ACT the easier or harder of the two college entrance exams? Az This depends on your academic strengths. Stronger math and science students tend to perform slightly better on the ACT. For some rest takers, their SAT and ACT scores are the same. For still others, their SAT scores show off more strongly. Try both exams, under timed test-taking conditions to discover which exam is the better fi for you. Q Does taking the ACT satisfy a student's college application requirement for an SAT Il Subject Test? A: For some schools, the ACT with Writing (the 30-minute essay) satisfies a Subject ‘Test requirement. Check with each individual college’s specific appli- cation requirements and guidelines. College websites typically have the most up-to-date information, Compared to the SAT, is the ACT a faster-paced test? ‘Az Yes. On average, a student has less time per question. On the essay, however, the ACT test taker has 5 minutes more than he or she has on the SAT: Q ACT Math versus SAT Math—which is harder? ‘Az The answer depends on the individual serengths of the test caker as a math student. However, most agree that ACT Math is somewhat harder because it contains some trigonometry questions. You may also have a handful of ques- tions on conic sections or scatter plots. Q_How much time do I have to work on each Reading and English passage and its questions? ‘A: On the English Test, you have 9 minutes per passage and its corresponding set of 15 questions. On the Reading Test, you have 8.5 minutes per passage and its corresponding set of 10 questions. It is helpful to bring a watch with you on test day. Make sure audible alarms are nor programmed Q Do all colleges and universities superscore the ACT? For the most part, the answer is yes. However, check the websices of the indi- vidual schools to be sure. Score choice policies may change among schools from one academic year to the next. z Introduction im x ACT English, Reading, and Writing Warkbook Q Does vocabulary matter on the ACT? As Yes. The 2013 online ACT reveals that a rich, upper-level vocabulary appears in the Reading Test passages and their corresponding questions. The English Test also contains potentially challenging words. My experience eutoring shows me how vocabulary is often an obstacle for students, costing them a umber of questions. My ACT students will stop mid-passage and ask, “What docs prose mean?” or “What does soundly mean?” or “What does armibuted mean?, . . arcing... prevalence?” Learning more words will improve your ability to make your way through the passages with greater ease and clarity of understanding. ‘The Reading Test passages come in four genres: Prose Fiction, Humanities, Natural Science, and Social Science. To thoroughly absorb the information in these passages, itis beneficial for you to enzich and expand your vocabulary ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. ‘With love and gratitude to my husband and sons, Phillip, Andrew, and Luca. Thank ‘you, Sandro, for your steady encouragement and voice of positivity. Special thanks to my dedicated editos, Linda Turner, and to acquisitions manager ‘Wayne Barr, for bringing me on board to Barron's once again, Thank you for your confidence. I greatly appreciate the contributions of my copyeditor, Nina Hnaroy, and the efforts of the production manager, Debby Becak. ‘With much gratitude co those authors, many of whom are expetts in their respec- tive fields, who generously allowed me to feature theit work as practice reading or English passages in this book. Your contributions will help hundreds of students who are working hard to prepare for this challenging college entrance exam. Pages 9-12; “Lake View,” by Phillip Emest Carnevale. Pages 19-22: Introduction to Good Eatr ‘93: Long Island Edition, 1993, by Chet Halperin, editor and publisher. Used by permission of Laura Halperin, Pages 25-26: “Augmentative and Alternative Communication,” by Lauren Beth Benzoni, MA, CCC-SUP. Pages 28: “Every Artist Has a Signature,” by Patrick Mclvor, from Hair Color & Design (Maich/April 2007). Used by permission of Steve Goetr, Publisher Pages 30-31: “Urbanization and Malaria: ‘The Most Important Environmental Health Effect,” by Jason Halperin, Pages 118-119: “My Locker,” by Phillip Ernest Carnevale. Page 142-143: “Mobilization for Youth,” by Edythe K. Sero, LCSW, CASAC. age 144; “The Yamas and Niyamas,” by Donna Rovegno. Pages 145-147: “Loving the Questions” by Brooke Huminski, from We Ave the Ones We've Been Waiting for: Reflections om Life and Service fiom she Public and Com- munity Service, a publication by the Capstone Class of 2007, Providence College, Rhode Island. Pages 149-150; “The Dynamic Cross Cylinder,” by Mark Rosenfield, PhD, MCOptom, FAAO, and Jaclyn Anne Benzoni, BS. Introduction xi Pages 177 and 182: Sample essays, by Victoria Galante. Pages 195-198: “The Hero's Journey,” by Andrea Benz Goetz, Pages 199-202: “Miguel Hidalgo,” by Andrea Benz Goetz. Pages 207-208: “The Magician,” ftom The Cloud King, by Michael Jan Friedman. Page 213: “Single Breath Meditation,” by Rebee Stauberg. Page 215: “Hurricanes,” by Greg Gocbel, ftom miu: vectorsite.net, SELF-ASSESSMENT TESTS + English Test (Test of Grammar, Usage, and Rhetorical Skills) PassageT Caring for Peaches Passage II Lake View Passage Ill Every Bride Needs a Printer Passage IVA Hearty Brew Passage V_ Introduction to Good Eats '93 * Reading Test (Test of Reading Comprehension Across Four Genres) Passage 1 Prose Fiction: Excavating a Place Passage II Social Science: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Passage II Humanities: Every Artist Has a Signature Passage [V Natural Science: Urbanization and Malaria * Answer Key and Explanations * Diagnostic Charts Self-Assessment Tests 3 ®HOO 21 @®G® 41 @@O® 61 @©@00 1 2 ®@©@0 2 ®@0® 42 ®@@©@@O 8 ®@@@OD 2 @OO® 3 ®@OOO 43 ®@@O® 8 @DO0 4 ®@©@O 24 DOGO 44 ®@©0O 64 ®@@@O 5 @®2O@ 2 ®@®@O©@ 4 @@©® & ®@@20® 5 @@@O 2 ®©@@O 4 ®O0@O & @@@O 7 @®0® 27 @®@O® 47 @@©O 87 ®®O® 8 ®©0@O 2 ©O@O 48 D@@D 8 ®O®®D 5 @D2O©O 22 D®O®D 4 @O@O® 8 ®OO® 1 ®O@2® 3 ®@@@O 50 @@@O 2 ®@©8O 11 @@O® H @©O0 51 @@©®@ 11 @@00 122 ©@©@O 322 BOO 52 DO®D 2 @2@@® | 13 ®®©O® 33 @©O® 53 @@O® 7% @®O® 4 ®@@® 34 ©O©@O 54 @@@O CRORORG) 15 ®@O©O® 3 @OOO 5 ®@OOO % ®©G@OO 15 @@@O 3 DORD 56 O@2OD 7 ®@®O® 7 @©DOO 57 ®@@O0 18 ®@@O 38 DOO 58 @@@O 13 ©®©O©® 38 @©20® 53 ®@®@OO 2 ©2000 40 ©@©0O 0 OOOO Reading Test eal yey 1 ©0060 11 @@@0 21 @©0@ 31 ®@DOW 2 ©@@O CKORCRS) 2 ©©OO 82 @@@O 3 @®O0 15 ®@©0@ 2% ®©@©0® 3 ®0OO 4 @@00 144 ®©@@O 24 ©@@0 34 ©©@O 5 @000 18 ®@O0O®O 2 O08 33 OHO 5 ©@@O 18 ©O©@®D 2 ®@@@O 8 ©O@O 7 @@0® 7 @©©® 27 @©0® 7 @©O®O 8 ©@@0 18 OOOO 2 ©@@D 33 ©©@O 8 ®000 18 @©OO 2 ®©0® 33 ©@OO 0 ©0200 2 ®@@0O 3 ®@GOOD 4 ©0020 ‘ee Self-Assessment Tests GENERAL DIRECTIONS “Tress in English and seading re par of tis selassessment. These tests asses your proficiency in skills thar are closely tied to those in high school courses and. college success. Because this assessment test does not contain a math section, calcu lators may not be used. Questions are numbered; answer choices are indicated by letters. Rows of ovals, which are lettered to correspond with the answer choices, appear on the answer sheet. Select what you believe is the best answer to each question; on the answer sheet, find in that row the oval that has the same lester as the answer you have selected. Using a soft lead #2 pencil, fill in the oval completely. Make your marks clear, dark, and heavy. Do not use a mechanical pencil ora ballpoint pen. Forcach question, indicare only one answer by marking your selected oval. Ifyou want to change your answer, completely crase your original answer before you fill in your final answer. For each question on the test, be sure that you mark in the row of ovals whose number matches that ofthe question on which you are working You will not receive credit for any answers marked or wrieten in your test booklet. Only answers that you indicate on your answer sheet will be electronically scored, You will cam points for only the questions you answer contectly; no half-credie ot partial-credic is given, You will not lose points for guessing, Ics in your best inter- ‘st 10 answer every question, even if your answer is based on an educated guess ‘Work on only one rest ata time when the proctor ells you to begin working. If you finish a rest before time is up, use the remainder ofthe time allocted to that pare ticular test for checking your work and thinking over questions about which you ‘were hesitant. Do not look back on the previous test, and do not begin working on the next test. You will be disqualified from the test if you work on any test other than the one indicated by the test proctor. When time is called at che end of each test, put down your pencil right away. ‘After time is called, you may not erase or darken in ovals on your answer shect. If you do so, you will be disqualified from the test. i. 6 ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook ENGLISH TEST 45 MINUTES—75 QUESTIONS Directions: Selected words and phrases ate underlined and numbered in the five passages that fallow, You will find suggested versions for the underlined portions in the right-hand column. For mast questions, you are asked eo select the version that best expresses the ideas, makes the language appropriate for stan dard, written English, and is worded mose consistently with the tone and waiting style of the entire passage. IF you think the original wonling works best, select "NO CHANGE.” Sometimes a question ftom the righthand column will ask you something specific about she undertined par. Choos the ‘answer to that question. Questions about a particular section of the passage—or based on the whole 5 paleo posed. These questions do not reference an underscored wet ofthe reading election, bur rather ae indicated by a number or numbers thar are boxed. : coe th a Tor cach question on the ACT English te, select the version that y darken in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet. Before you begin to answer 4 tions, tad each passage through once. For many questions, you must sead a few sencences beyond the eso ogo he bs awe, Bfoe deciding on the besarte in terms flange and phrasing, make sure chat you have read far enough alcid im the passige, ie Passage | Caring for Peaches w ‘A yellow Lutino Cockatiel, Peaches ‘Cream vas born on August 11,2002, in East Nociport Long island 1. @) NO CHANGE ae (B) East Nomhpors Long shad, New York New York. A mile bind, Peaches (swe cll hn (©. Exst Nonhpore, which ithe mame of «town find om Long Island, New York (D) Fast Norhpore, Lang Island, New York for shor) was named forthe perfec rotnd, peach- 2. (E)_ NO CHANGE 7 (G)asashortnand name ‘colored circles on the sides of his cheeks and his soft (G5) fora shore nickname > athis nickname ‘rtme-colored feather bi ‘Taking care of Peaches is tatheny basic, Every dy, give 3. (A) NO CHANGE a a (B) isbasie. him clean water and a scoop of mixed seed. You can open (©) is basi, eather so, (D) rather than difical,i basc GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE the font door of his cage to digpente the sc and water cif oder 3 hyper dogo simpy if the lear pani side ofthe age opal out and il his seed ad wae cupe a For the mot pat Peaches iby ad ange—a low rincnance pe He can deep dag the day inthe bing unig, or he com sep in the darks of ‘Theres no need to drape a towel or blanket over his cage at night because he outgrew episodes of “night fright” when fhe uoned one. Our dog sil likes a blanket draped over his ‘rate when he gocs to seep. He daesn often whise, except for occasionally in the mornings. He's usually quiet. a Jase for fun, ifyou like, you can secure picees of Jerruce, small slices af bread, or pisces of coked pasta to he side of el cge, wing the pls low ut is. Foe speci eat ie Peaches scrub eg which he love! You can ju pn the gn wth or thou meted eas nt one fi two Reding aps Anyine yo ike 10 set him spd ings sing, and pen fora ey long ‘ime, just sprinkle hen with the wate spree filled with i Self-Assessment Tests 7 4, Asa topic sentence for Paragraph 3, which of the following choices would mose eel communicae how easy iis to cate fr Peach? @® NOCHANGE (@)_ Peaches, in mas eximations, sap thats ‘ot high mainsenance (H) Most would agree that Peaches doesn take a ‘whol ot vo care fr () Peaches isa low-maineenance pet 5. During the revising and editing stages of wrcing this casay, the author considers the underlined sentence. ‘Which move would you recommend? (4) NO CHANGE (B)_ Move it to che lase paragraph of the esa (©) Delete ir entirely, (D) Leave ic where it is, ut reword it wo fic the ‘overall style and tone of the essay 6. (FR) NOCHANGE ©) one (H) he or she (D bird breeders 7.18) NO CHANGE (B) Peaches (C) Peaches’ (D) Peaches’ and Creams GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 8 ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook Jukewarm water. Don't worry about getting his feathers wo wer, he loves bath time! 6) Whee the borrom of his eae gets messy one should throw out the used paper towels and lay down new jones. A thorough cage cleaning should happen abowr once a week to keep him healthy and happy, ia} Peaches loves w pla’ piekup sticks and is remarkably dlexterous when i comes vo toring around those sscinche Jong plac wicks Spread dhe tks out on able, put Peaches down, and watch him go ro work’ He invavably Picks up the ellw ticks fests vor calor. [5] mm Ie you think Peaches is eking under he wethes, dot delay. You can tell ih’ ting sci he hangs out a the botom ofthe cage 0 much, fe fils oe or drink, o ihe sae plocking ut his own fhe! Call the Secon lua Veterinarian Clinic of his caring and knowledgeable 10, u. NO CHANG! (G)_ wer because he loves (HD) mouch wer, being he loves Dwot; He loves @)_ NO CHANGE (B) shen, che pet owner should (© sionply (D) sow is ime foryou 0 (2) NO CHANGE © i (H) chem (these species of birds ‘The writer is tying to determine whether keep this gerund phrase where it s or move it, Which, if anys is the best revision? (A) NO CHANGE {B) Move the phrase after the word “happen (©) Move the phrase after the word leaning” {D) Move the phrase ater the word “him ® NOCHANGE (6) the paying of (8) when one plays wih hin Deyn Upon reecading this parsgraph, the author considers deleting the prior sentence, If the writer were 10 comic this sentence, the paragraph sould primarily lose: (A) ssuperuous detail dha weakens rather than strengthens the passage (B) an illustraion ofthe unpredicsable behavior of 5 pats, especially hints a vivid detail chat, co an extent, offers a glimpse iauo Peaches’ personality (D) comment in defease of the exe for animal intelligence cha this author oo stongly advocates © GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE Self-Assessment Tests 9 breeder, Norma, at Nouns Nest, She nor only offers ‘wealth of advice, ay well she knows a great deal about 14. (BNO CHANGE (G)_imaddition breeders ‘emergency care, CH balsa a wealth she (but she also Question 15 asks abour the peoveding passage as a whole, 15. Suppose the writer wanted 10 site an esay that sunmatiaes proper per cues. Would this esay accom lish his gol? Ad Yes, because several important steps pertaining to pet eareare discussed. (B) Yes, because the reader readily gots a sense of hhow this author adores animals (© No, becanse some of the bind care advice is inadequate a fale. (D) No, because ths essay discusses some aspects perzaining co the care ofa specific bird ype and noc of pets in general, Passage Il Lake View "Let me go see whar's outside.” Llooked oxrside and 16.) NO CHANGE ieee (G) outside.” Hooked ‘my eyes popped; my chin dropped and I stared, Te-was (HD) ousids* [a looking (D oucsid,” then, when Flashed definitely worth being out inthe Fig weather. T probaly lookalike twas sting wx huge dinosant [F] 17, The function ofthe simile inthe preceding sentences is eodepias (A) ili fantasy ving with detsion, {®)_Iwumor to introduce the cay’ overall comical (©) tonic understatement in order to distort che acu seme, (©) exaggeration thar emphasizes how awestrck thenarnor war about what he sve GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE Mh, 10 ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook [could see the lake water safily skimming the shore so serene like vue gling i the smooth ae Teoull 5 slapping, and hieing as ai oF i Ele le The eagh wed the rickety porch nl hands, [7] 1g rubbed against my stinging cold Tlie ak Wares ee aeons as perked through theses. [7] Being out in shis proba coudh be Sel enind aks binte el fg hs cing Eon i of clavate yi se: The ic i ven Le ay were making 18.) @ a o (AY i) © o) NO CHANGE 40 serene asa vulture as serenely a8 a vulture se serenely like vuleures NO CHANGE skpping, and hitting lice to slap and hit while wit @ slap and bitdig as . HE che writer were ro delete the preceding sentence, which of the following would res (F) The essay would lose a sense of the author's inner sensiiving. ‘The esay would lose emphasis peraining co she setting’ rustic nature and coldness. The essay would gain a sraightforwatd @ a meaning, ©) The paragraph would end with moze relevant deta, ih tsps OF in ak ip yt aise "es, because the ominous ake decipion eit His uatsrncai cents hallo, Fis Laeasttd pargiph nabow wha the Hiker eigen eatin, No, becuse the topic ofthe ae is beter addcesed clewhere in the page. oy leemaetst pean Etereentoon i Viele and willie a low abot he lke ® © © GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE ‘Wieh the frosty wind ar my back, Took nwo more steps loser to the ake, and I just couldn't believe what I sav. IF you really inspecred the lake, like a deretive, you could fel ‘how rural all of Genki was, ‘So in hack ofthe lake was.a rustic pure brown coor like athick, deep brushstroke of pane. I discovered thatthe brown color was towering res without leaves. Ic looked as if'chere were a million carchy-colored tro! 1 go into the center s00m, I Hook outside “Phillip, come on, we're having candy’, James exclaimed, “Tes your fivorite” T maned toward the cabin and am sprinting toward the center room, imagining Snickers Dues and Reese, Tould taste the examy, crunchy, crafted candy melting in my mouth. Everyone is enjoying their candy —"ericher, cricket” meanc oul silence while everyone rmunched che author eliminates this underlined portion, the cfece will mose likely be tha: ® « a o wy ) © o © © a ® >. Which of the following sentenecs is punctuseed correctly? (a) ®) © © @ ap @) © o l i Self-Assessment Tasig 11 the ceader gains a sense of comfort from the dlstion ofthis prepositional phrase, the esay mover more sluggishly the reader fels more a part ofthis descriptive the reader loses a reminder of how cold it i out bythe lake. NO CHANGE Being And 50, Delete underlined word. NO CHANGE ‘Now and then, ‘Once in «while, Occasionally, with NO CHANGE, “Philip come oa! Were having candy!” James exclaimed, "es your fiver” “Philip, come on, wete having candy, James exclaimed.” *1 your favorite!” “Philip, come on! Wee having candy” James claimed. “Ics your favre” NO CHANGE was sprinting spracing sprinced NO CHANGE is enjoying his and hers cnjoying their is enjoying his GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 12. ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook Finally [vas back in the groove and I was joining. 28. (F) NO CHAN aaa aot (G) join (8) will join ) joined everybody inthe huddle being around the steaming, red 29. (A) NO CHANGE (B) char surrounded (C) which found itself surrounding (D)_ Delete underlined portion, 30, Wthe author wanted to add a closing line, which of the following sentences would most effectively ‘conclude this esay? (P)_ James and I have been good frends since the second grade (G) Eating candy and toasting marshmallows by ‘lazing fie was a great way’to ena fafilled day. (1) wanted to head back outdoors )_Ewished we could have ted skiing shat weekend Passage Ill Every Bride Needs a Printer ‘The bride anticipates appointments with her caterer, clergyman, and meetings with her bandleader She meets 31. @) NOCHANGE 7 @) sheichandleader (©) the person in charge ofthe band. (©) bandleader styead of time ch the hairdeser eo preview her 32. (§) NO CHANGE SS GG) ead of ime wid the bankeser (i) ahead of time, withthe haindeeser () send of ine with the hardese, “up-syle.” And the well groomed bride conferring with her 33. (4) NO CHANGE = (B) is found wo conier ‘manicurist on whether to color her nails Pink Parse, or (©) might of conferred (O) canter GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE me Self-Assessment Tosts 13 in whispering lgunce in a French manicure, Less often, 34. (NO CHANGE, 7 (©) whether oF not to whisper however, does the bride think abour talking with her (1) w whisper forthe whisper of pincer yet for mos brides che professionally peineed ‘wedding invitation isan absolute nccusiny Beyond the invitation, there ate many aspecs of printing that can enhance both the pr~ as well as post-wedding . (A). NO CHANGE - (B)_ Omit the underlined postion (© both the ewe, even the both NO CHANGE "© theyare North Shore residents and owners of Len Rho Papetie gilt (H) Oni the undedined portion being ‘aperience, So we asked Che and Laura Halperin, who are shop and prinng shop in Roslyn Ville to share thet (A) NO CHANGE a B) hisaswell shee expertise on martes of print, fiom engagement announoe- (© bothof tere (©) hisorher ments to place cas to thank-you notes ‘Nocall brides send announcements declaring theit engagement. However as Chet Halperin notes the engagement announcement is “a festive preview ro your NO CHANGE 7 © is, afestive marriage.” Engagement announcements ace a practical way HD) is "afesive (ae festivity and ‘co share the good news with your oucof-state family GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE id ll Mili 14 ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook members and friends, You'l he able o rel ll che significant ork rue apocrine Tnvtcon ae sen forse flowing evens the engage ‘ment party the bridal shower, the rebeasl dinner, andthe ‘wedding, “We create invtasions as various as the penple who, send them out,” says Halperin. “Lavitatios ean be simple, ‘understated and clegant—or bold trimmed ina red horde, sweating along, re fethee!™ ‘The reper of printing brims with choices: he embossing process engraving, essed leering, rmonogramming You sections can lobe pesonalasd tesing type spyes and ink color, Paper choices are ‘ash they include handcraed vellum, parchment, and teary bond. Printing can also add memorable touches to your ‘wedding day. Traditionally leaflets are given out at the cee- -mony as programs, featuring the music played or sung, persons delivering readings, candle lighting eremeny and. any other viral Serols ae the printed words rolled wp and tied wich pretty ibhon, Poetry scrolls can celebrate a couple’ favorite poem or song or they can be created to chan the important people in your lives, Personalized wedding vows ean also be 39. Given thatall of che fllowing choiees are reasonable, ‘whieh one provides dhe mos logical extension of the ‘concept of “practical” dacs described inthe precoding sentence? (A) NO CHANGE (8) Your future guess will ota sense of the theme and/or syle tha you have in mind for your wedding. You will ao trim your long distance telephone bill. ‘Your guests will have ample time to make travel plans in order to attend yowe upeaming wedding. oO o NO CHANGE tac ae including embossment ‘which include embossed embossing, NO CHANGE vast including vast they including. ‘ast; which induding GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE {immortalized on colored parchment and wrapped and ted asa sell ‘Place cards are usually handwrcen in calligraphy. Howeves, they canbe profsionally primed instead so snatch the syle of you invasions, Etiquere decrees that every brie needs thank-you nots, ‘Ones pried wich your names are particulady nie for ‘xample, "Mand Mrs. John Jone.” Traditional ‘monogrammed nots are another case choice. Or you might prefer amore casual approach, "Mary and Jaa.” ‘Think carefully about how you would like your wording ro be printed. You dort want pick up your print order and find yourself sayin, | should of used our fre names, o one vide incinerate {1} Laurt Halpern aise ing simple satonery 40 that your handwriting sentiments stand out (2) Traditional paper in ivory, eeu, or white is «timeless elegant choice. (3) Self Assessment Tests 15 42. (F) NO CHANGE (G)_ should ve have used (AD should been using should have used 4. (A)_NO CHANGE (B) theyre handwriting (©) their handwritten (D) your handwaitten 44, () NOCHANGE (G) make timelew nd crate choice ofan. (H) provide choices—imeles and elegant eames, elegant choice GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE li 16 ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook Use navy or black ink wo maintain a classic syle. (4) A simple stn ribbon may bell thas is noeded to add an Aegean ne. 45, ‘The writer i considering adding the following sentence to the final paragraph of this article: ‘You woulda’t want your heareele words of appreciation to be overshadowed by a 1oo-heavy border or an allover design that ‘obscures your message. Show the sentence be aided ro this paragraph, and, ifs0, where should i be placed? (A) Yes fier Searence 1 (B)_ Yes, aficr Sentence 2 (©) Yes after Semnence 3. (D) The sentence should NOT be added, Ir yout eng suggith and n-down, oF omeone you lve ie unde the weather, cok ip hit "hearty brew which guaramees thax yuo your loved ne willbe king tener 00 Fis, de the lowing vegetables seve ext, one lage sect Vidalia onion, ro coe fe ate, one geen bl pepe and one large yam. Sauté hee egerbls ina few tablespoons of extra vegin olive il unl iis somewhat tender; a8 for the onions, chey should be sanslucent. 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HEyoul ike, op with spine of gate chose or ack poner thas coms ground “This hearty brew has many benef, wl warm you. serve uty mea, an fill you up with a good dose of tunon I works cde Ri couneo a sting main course, particularly whea served with a hefty slice of Mlaky bread. Make a big por of sis soupy the remainders 49. (A) @) © o 50.) © ay o 51. (a) @ © D) 52. fF) @ a 0 53. A) o © o 54,0) © rn o 55. (A) @ © o Self-Assessment Tests 17 NO CHANGE arrows 50 carrots, as such, Delete “this way” NO CHANGE hoorshe you the chet or gourmet NO CHANGE they cenderiring will Lecome tender ‘meanwhile would become tender NO CHANGE grain- zen, ‘win: NO CHANGE pepper black and ground coarsely. coarse grinding of pepper, which is black. cousely ground black pepper, NO CHANGE and abo filing and fill you the beew willbe Bling. NO CHANGE lefeovers leftover remains leftover portions GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE mn 18 ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook can be frozen in portion-sized freeser containers, [32] [Neat time the weather forecast says “chilly” simply dfioxe x portion ofthis soup and you will enjoy a sal hagas your bod su and palate. ‘Though this soup is homemade, so you omit the Ingzedens the portion oFeach, and che avorags. [6] 56. Consider che structate and format of this paragraph 37. 58. 5. sit has unfokied up co this point. With which of the following critical asessments do you agree? (8) eis soundly oxganizcd, with a topie sentence that opens the parugraph an is supported by the sentences that follow. (G)_ leis onganized fairy wel, bue the focus ofthe paragraph breaks down at the midway point. (H) Iris organized pooty. Fe begins with a sentence abous the soups benefts and appeal but does not follow with supporting ideas (D _Itisa very poorly organized paragraph. The ideas lack focus and rad lke a staccato listing of chougtie, ‘This passage can be mose accurately described as: @) drama (B) biographical, (©) inforwacive. (D) academic. NO CHANGE (G) Thus, (H) Bese ofall, ) Even though (A) NO CHANGE, @B) homemade; (©) homemade (D) homemade: . This paragraph would be strengthened by: (FY discussing the type of eookwate thar is most ‘fective For making this soup. (G)_spectng the particular ype of breads that bese aceorapany this soup (HD) including che names of well-known chefs that regularly make soups ofthis ype (__ mentioning some specific nutritional benefits of the soup. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE ———_—$—$—$—$—$—<—$_$_$_$_$_$_$ ui, Self-Assessment Tests 19 Passage V Introdvetion to Good Eats 93 Long Island Bdition un Our inaugural ese of Goad Hates you in on where to NO CHANGE @ (B) is leting 2t good, inspired meals inexpensively on Long Island. ©) les (D) keris Unlike orher esaurants, weve selected only thove choice 62. (I) NOCHANGE, @ (G)_ topes of restanramts breakfis, luncheon, and dinner spots we believe are real CH). guides geared toward selecting restaurants restaurant guides NO CHANGE = (B).inwhere under fifty dollars © ing that rea (D) in which Fade, whereabouts dinner for ro can be purchased for Some listings ate holein-the-walls, some are landmarks, NO CHANGE = (G)_new at wellbeing trendy pl, some are welhknown dince, some re unknown kane (A) new and eendy sp () nem erendy pes someare new and krendj some are old and established cheonettes, some ae tucked away treasures, nd some ate places that canbe found sight om Main Suet NO CHANGE Se (B)_ while they are found have alway found i easy to find che expensive Long (©) being found (D) they have been found Island restaurants fr eating out, lke Peter Luger's The Palin, and La Marmite, to same afew However, unl now, vs being very lice ta Uneate new, exiting places ra (® NOCHANGE = (G) ichas been xjoy Good Est reasonable prices some even dirt cheap! (H) being @iewould have been GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE Mi, | 20. ACT English, Reading, and Writing Workbook In our Gon Et guide, you wil ind those speci vestarans eving Long ans bs wales, er Bulla ings ese bugs, br eishes, at oe had the Sir BBQ faethe bes prices anand 1 really have shank my Mom, Rhoda, and Dad Le, fortis dining guide. Mom never coed noe Iba, Inch, o dinner. Not even coffe. Growing ‘up on Long Island, most of may honve-cooked meals were

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