ACT Reading Passages 1

An actual ACT English Test contains 75 questions to be answered in 45 minutes.

DIRECTIONS: In the passages that follow, certain words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the passages, you will find alternatives for the underlined part. In most cases, you are to choose the one that best expresses the idea, makes the statement appropriate for standard written English, or is worded most consistently with the style and tone of the passage as a whole. If you think the original version is best, choose "NO CHANGE." In some cases, you will find a question about the underlined part. You are to choose the best answer to the question.