ACT English Final Quiz 1 – Outschool

We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

A. No Change
B. day crystal clear and cool
C. day, crystal clear and cool,
D. day, crystal, clear and cool,

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

F. No Change
G. wants
H. wanted
J. have wanted

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

A. No Change
B. Falls, she pointed out the mist,
C. Falls, she pointed out the mist
D. Falls, she pointed, out the mist,

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

F. No Change
G. was
H. often looking
J. had been

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

–with trails and views–

If the writer were to make this deletion, the passage would primarily lose:

A. a specific description of the park.
B. sequential narration.
C. foreshadowing of the need for benches.
D. a transition into the paragraph’s next topic.

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

F. No Change
G. a lot of many benches,
H. a numerous abundance of benches,
J. many benches,

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

A. No Change
B. favorite of all
C. most favorite of all
D. favorite

(select answer below)

We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

F. No Change
G. falls, however my passport
H. falls: however my passport
J. falls; however, my passport

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

A. No Change
B. my
C. its
D. they’re

(select answer below)

We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

F. I did order a passport later that day.

G. My sister and I weren’t the only people enjoying the falls from the American side.

H. I won’t forget my passport next time.

J. There were lots of rainbows from the mist.

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

A. No Change
B. of whom
C. which
D. Delete the underlined portion.

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

F. No Change
G. international;
H. international
D. international,

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

A. where it is now.
B. after the word mix.
C. after the word happy.
D. after the word people (but before the comma).

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1] That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

F. where it is now.
G. after Sentence 1.
H. after Sentence 4.
J. Deleted because it is not a summary sentence.

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We drove through part of Niagara Falls State Park first. The park, with trails and views, were pretty, and it had access to islands, but I wasn’t up to walking much.[*] My sister did a great job of finding close parking so that I could get a view of the falls and not have to walk far. I didn’t have much stamina because of the cancer treatments, and I couldn’t stand or walk for very long. That area had an abundance of many benches, which were perfect for me to sit and rest often.

First, we saw the river rapids and the mist, which was my most favorite part, and then we heard the roar, so we knew that the falls were close. Canada has the best view of the falls, however, my passport had expired, and I had to have one to get into Canada. Even though I was limited to the American side, I was content to see the falls from right next to them instead of across from them, and my not having a passport didn’t ruin their day. [*]

We had the company of other tourists that day, many that were international: Japanese, French, Eastern European, and Indian. We took photos from around the world for a wonderful mix of friendly people, happy to be out on a spring day, drawn to a beautiful place in nature.

[1]That was the perfect day for my sister and me. [2] I got to be outside by famous waterfalls but didn’t have to walk too far for too long. [3] But perhaps best of all was that the day was a celebration of my being through with cancer treatments and my being able to travel and have fun. [4] I got to spend time with my sister and see people from other countries.

Suppose the writer had decided to write an essay to persuade tourists to make Niagara Falls State Park their next travel destination. Would this essay fulfill the writer’s goal?

A. Yes, because the essay shows the reader the natural beauty and various attractions of the Niagara Falls area.

B. Yes, because the essay gives information that tourists from various countries visit Niagara Falls.

C. No, because the essay does not give details of a variety of tourist attractions in the Niagara Falls area.

D. No, because the essay is a narrative of one personal experience at Niagara Falls.

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