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75 questions, 45 minutes. Five passages with underlined portions.
Two main categories:
Match the passage overall tone.
Which transition word best fits?
"I studied all night. _____, I felt prepared for the exam."
A) However B) Therefore C) For example D) On the other hand
Solution:
The sentences show cause and effect:
Need a transition showing result/consequence
A) However: Shows contrast ❌ B) Therefore: Shows result ✓ C) For example: Introduces example ❌ Shows contrast ❌
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ACT Tip: When in doubt, the shortest grammatically correct answer is often right.
Answer: B - Therefore
ACT Tip: Identify relationship between sentences before choosing transition!
Which is MOST concise?
A) Due to the fact that it was raining B) Because of the rain C) For the reason that it was raining D) On account of the fact that it rained
Solution:
All mean essentially the same thing, but we want most concise:
A) "Due to the fact that" = 6 words B) "Because of" = 3 words ✓ C) "For the reason that" = 5 words D) "On account of the fact that" = 7 words
Answer: B - Because of the rain
ACT Tip: Eliminate wordy phrases! "Due to the fact that" = "Because"
The writer wants to add a sentence emphasizing the historical significance of the discovery. Which would be BEST?
A) It was a really important discovery. B) This discovery revolutionized our understanding of ancient civilizations. C) Many people thought it was cool. D) The discovery happened a long time ago.
Solution:
Need to emphasize historical significance (importance to history/knowledge)
A) "Really important" - vague, informal ❌ B) "Revolutionized understanding" - specific, shows impact ✓ C) "Thought it was cool" - too casual ❌ D) "Long time ago" - about timing, not significance ❌
Answer: B
ACT Tip: Match the level of formality and be specific about the type of importance!