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English Quiz #2
An actual ACT English Test contains 50 questions to be answered in 35 minutes. This quiz contains REAL QUESTIONS from the ACT to help you sharpen your skills.
Directions
In the passage that follows, certain words and phrases are underlined. In the right-hand column, you will find alternatives for the underlined part which are highlighted to coincide with the question you are currently working on. 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."
For each question, choose the alternative you consider best and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer screen. You may refer to the passages as often as necessary. Access to your answer key will be provided at the end of the quiz.
Passage
Rediscovering Hrosvitha
Hrosvitha, a medieval author and dramatist—is one of the earliest known European women playwrights. Although little is known about her life, scholars agree Hrosvitha was born to a noble family around 935 CE. As a relation of Holy Roman Emperor Otto I, she most likely spent her early years as part of his court. Later, sometime before 959 CE, she entered the abbey at Gandersheim, it was well known as a significant center of learning.
Hrosvitha entered Gandersheim as a canoness rather than a nun. Her title did not require a vow of poverty, but Hrosvitha did take the abbey’s customary vow of chastity, which absolved her of an obligation to marry. This circumstance made it okay for her to keep her financial status without incurring responsibilities to a husband and children. Nevertheless, Hrosvitha had a greater level of independence—she could acquire property, receive guests, employ servants, and visit the royal court—than most women of her time.
Hrosvitha produced at least eight narrative religious poems, two historical epics (about the court of Otto I and Gandersheim), and six comedy-dramas. It is for these dramas that she is best known today.
Question 1 of 5
Question 1 refers to the underlined passage text {author and dramatist—}.
Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
Question 2 of 5
Question 2 refers to the underlined passage text {the abbey at Gandersheim, it was}.
Which choice makes the sentence most grammatically acceptable?
Question 3 of 5
Question 3 refers to the underlined passage text {made it okay for her to keep}.
Which choice most effectively maintains the essay’s tone?
Question 4 of 5
Question 4 refers to the underlined passage text {Nevertheless,}.
Which transition word or phrase is most logical in context?
Question 5 of 5
Question 5 refers to the underlined passage text {(about the court of Otto I and}.
Which choice best helps indicate that each historical epic covered different subject matter?
Please select an answer
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