Real ACT questions here

twinkletoes23
Thu, 17 Aug 2006 06:00:31 +0000

Hey these are questions from a real practice test that I can’t seem to understand

The children regularly engaged in activities (stimulating their curiosity and creativity, which were designed by Wyeth).
My choice: that would stimulate their curiosity as designed by Wyeth
Should be: that were designed by Wyeth to stimulate their curiosity.
–>I know that the problem has something to do with a misplaced modifier, but I can’t seem to understand where the problem is.

They were expected to keep (scrupulously written journals containing) sketches and notes, as well as personal diaries.
My choice: written journals scrupulousy containing
should be: no change

In the months I spent in that central Asian capital, I was intrigued by the culture, (having allowed) local traditions and modern impotations to flourish side by side.
My choice: allowing
Should be :which has allowed

He is celebrated (for his vivid and haunting images by art historians), many of which continue to be published in children’s books today.
My choice: no change
should be: by art historians for his vivid and hautning images

Math problemos:
The points A (1,1) and B(5,2) on the standard (x,y) coordinate plane are two verticies of Triangle ABC, which has a right angle at B. Which of the following could be vertex C?
Answer: (4, 6)

If B (inequality sign) C, whare are the real values of a that make the following inequality truee?
(ab-ac)/(2b-2c)<0
answer: all negative numbers

thanks so much!