ACT English Section Quiz

<p>Conventions of Standard English (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evaluating a student's proficiency in using standard grammar, usage, and mechanics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing the use of figurative language for impact. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disqualification from the exam with no score being awarded. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Test materials remain confidential even after the exam is completed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To revise and edit texts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>29–32% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The overall writing style and context of the passage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standard English punctuation issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Making revisions based solely on personal preference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three specific scores and one overall score (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure the clarity and effectiveness of the specific portions in context (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reflect students’ interests and experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to generate productive ideas and engage critically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through sound reasoning and meaningful examples (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organizing ideas with clarity and purpose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear logic and well-supported claims (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By making their arguments and main ideas clear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Addressing the significance of the ideas presented (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To help analyze different perspectives and develop responses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding clear reasoning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was the first time a basket won best of show. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ash wood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>18 inches (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It had a curved, vaselike silhouette. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The winning basket (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Passamaquoddy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The prominence of basketry in Native American culture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The piece awarded for overall excellence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Woodland and Silver patented their bar code (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For both consumer goods and tracking research subjects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bar code technology has significantly evolved beyond early expectations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tracking bee activities in research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing two-dimensional bar codes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modern applications have far exceeded their expectations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bar code technology was developed in the 1940s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both numeric and alphabetic bar codes are available (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>105 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two different Saturdays in a row (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only the first test's scores will be reported, and the second test's scores will be canceled. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing a copy of the test questions and answers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All National testing centers in the United States, US Territories, and Puerto Rico (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students with diagnosed disabilities and/or limited English proficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Students with disabilities get 50% more time on tests.

Location where ACT is administered on scheduled dates.

A test date changed from the original schedule.

Extended time allowance for test-takers with approved accommodations.

Specific minutes allocated per subject on ACT test.

Option to request a copy of test questions and answers post-test.

Criteria used to evaluate the writing section of the ACT.

ACT services available in US, territories, and Puerto Rico only.

A test that cannot be discussed or shared after completion.

Actions that are not allowed during the test, such as sharing questions.

The use of language to achieve specific purposes in texts.

The intended goal of a text or parts of it.

The structure that ensures a text flows logically.

Rules of grammar, usage, and mechanics in writing.

The arrangement of words to form coherent sentences.

Strategies to start and end a text that captures attention.

The essay compares the qualities and cultivation of antique and hybrid-tea roses.

The largest Indian art festival in the United States, held annually.

A thirty-three-year-old Passamaquoddy Indian artist who created a winning basket.

The basket created by Jeremy Frey sold for $16,000 at auction.

The basket won best of show at the 2011 Santa Fe Indian Market.

The basket featured a curved, vase-like silhouette made of ash wood with bold black and white stripes.

The essay touches on the history and significance of antique roses in gardens worldwide.

The Santa Fe Indian Market has a ninety-year history of celebrating Native American art.

A method of encoding data in a visual format readable by machines.

An educational institution where Woodland and Silver studied.

A legal right granted for an invention or process.

Bar codes that encode data in two dimensions, allowing more information.

Application of bar codes in selling products to consumers.

Monitoring specific behaviors or movements of subjects.

Inventors of the bar code, graduated in the 1940s.

When actual outcomes surpass predicted results.

Common issues with standard English punctuation that affect clarity.

Common errors in standard English usage that hinder effective communication.

An answer choice indicating that no revision is needed in the text.

Different methods and tones used in writing that reflect the author's purpose.

The knowledge of surrounding text that informs the meaning of a passage.

A category score assessing comprehension of writing purpose and focus.

Circumstances in which writing takes place, shaping the writing's style and purpose.

Parts of the text that are emphasized for revision and evaluation purposes.

Scores reflect the ability to generate productive ideas and engage critically with a prompt.

Scores reflect the ability to discuss ideas, provide rationale, and support arguments effectively.

Scores reflect the clarity and purpose in organizing ideas within an essay.

A scoring system that evaluates multiple domains in writing through specific criteria.

The understanding of who the writing is intended for, guiding the style and content.

The clear establishment of the main argument and supporting ideas within the essay.

The significance and consequences of the ideas presented in the argument.

Evaluating and analyzing information to generate thoughtful responses.