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Note to StudentsWelcome to the ACT Compass Sample Writing Skills Test!You are about to look at some sample test questions as you prepare to take the actualACT Compass test. The examples in this booklet are similar to the kinds of testquestions you are likely to see when you take the actual ACT Compass test. Since thisis a practice exercise, you will answer just a few questions and you won’t receive a realtest score. The answer key follows the sample questions.Once you are ready to take the actual ACT Compass test, you need to know that thetest is computer delivered and untimed—that is, you may work at your own pace. Afteryou complete the test, you can get a score report to help you make good choices whenyou register for college classes.We hope you benefit from these sample questions, and we wish you success as youpursue your education and career goals!Note to ParentsThe test questions in this sample set are similar to the kinds of test questions your sonor daughter will encounter when they take the actual ACT Compass test. Since thesequestions are only for practice, they do not produce a test score; students answer morequestions on the actual test. The aim of this booklet is to give a sense of the kinds ofquestions examinees will face and their level of difficulty. There is an answer key atthe end. 2014 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. ACT Compass is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc. 1338
ACT Compass Writing Skills Sample Test QuestionsThe Writing Skills Placement Test presents one or more passages, each containingseveral errors. When an error is detected in a passage, clicking on that section of thepassage brings up several alternative segments of text from which a more appropriatesegment can be selected and inserted automatically into the text. Items in the WritingSkills Placement Test assess basic knowledge and skills in usage and mechanics (e.g.,punctuation, basic grammar and usage, and sentence structure) as well as morerhetorical skills such as writing strategy, organization, and style. Samples of items fromthese knowledge and skill areas are provided in the following pages.Note that in the sample passages that follow, each section is numbered. In thecomputerized ACT Compass Writing Skills Placement Test, sections are not numbered;instead, errors are identified by moving the cursor to the section of text in which an erroris identified and then clicking the left mouse button to make the alternative text optionsappear. Also note that for each set of answer options, option A is always identical to thetext as it appears in the passage. As such, option A represents “no change.” 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.1
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSSample Passage #1Grameen BankBangladesh’s economy is based primarily on small-scale enterprises1ran by self-employed men and women. These small-business owners, who make a23living as shopkeepers or providers of services, face a problem common to proprietors43everywhere: lack of access to credit, particularly among the early start-up phase of an45enterprise. Credit, which allows people to obtain the resources and equipment he needs6to make his business productive, is often, frequently unavailable to those who possess7little collateral. Thus, many people which would benefit from credit are denied access8109to it.The Grameen Bank, founded in 1976 by economist Muhammad Yunis, who was a11fine soccer player in his youth, provides the only unique alternative via loans to12prospective business owners, whether they are given only to those who fall below a13certain level of assets. Instead of putting up collateral, Grameen customers are1314accountable with one another, congregating in small groups that meet as a week.14 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.15162
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSIf one member will fail to repay a loan, the entire group is unable to obtain credit17in the future thus, group members have a strong incentive to succeed and support18others in the group. In the last twenty years, the Grameen Bank has lent two billion19dollars, and his customers have repaid 97 percent of their loans. Such results have led to2120the creation of similar programs.21Item 1.A.B.C.D.E.Bangladesh's economy is based primarily on small-scaleBangladesh's economy's is based primarily on small-scaleBangladesh's economies' are based primarily on small-scaleBangladesh's economys' is based primarily on small-scaleBangladesh's economies' is based primarily on small-scaleItem 2.A.B.C.D.E.enterprises ran by self-employed men and women.enterprises run by self-employed men and women.enterprises have run by self-employed men and women.enterprises was run by self-employed men and women.enterprises had been run by self-employed men and women. 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.3
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSItem 3.A.B.C.D.E.These small-business owners, who make a living as shopkeepers or providers of services,These small-business owners, who make a living, as shopkeepers or providers of servicesThese small-business owners, who make a living as shopkeepers, or providers of servicesThese small-business owners who make a living as shopkeepers or providers of services,These small-business owners; who make a living as shopkeepers or providers of services,Item 4.A.B.C.D.E.face a problem common to proprietors everywhere:face a problem common to proprietors everywhere:face a problem common to proprietors everywhere:face a problem common to proprietors everywhere:face a problem common to proprietors everywhere:lack of access to credit,lack of access credit,lack of access from credit,lack of access in credit,lack of access for credit,Item 5.A.B.C.D.E.particularly among the early start-up phase of an enterprise.particularly between the early start-up phase of an enterprise.particularly below the early start-up phase of an enterprise.particularly during the early start-up phase of an enterprise.particularly now the early start-up phase of an enterprise.Item 6.A.B.C.D.E.Credit, which allows people to obtain the resources and equipment he needs to make hisbusiness productive,Credit, which allows people to obtain the resources and equipment they need to maketheir businesses productive,Credit, which allows people to obtain the resources and equipment we need to make ourbusiness productive,Credit, which allows people to obtain the resources and equipment one needs to make ourbusiness productive,Credit, which allows people to obtain the resources and equipment you need to makeone's business productive, 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.4
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSItem 7.A.B.C.D.E.is often, frequently unavailable to those who possess little collateral.is often unavailable many times to those who possess little collateral.is often unavailable to those who possess little collateral.is often unavailable frequently to those who possess little collateral.is often unavailable, all the time, to those who possess little collateral.Item 8.A.B.C.D.E.Thus, manyAlthough, manyNevertheless, manySince, manyAnyway, manyItem 9.A.B.C.D.E.people which would benefit from creditpeople whom would benefit from creditpeople whose would benefit from creditpeople who’s would benefit from creditpeople who would benefit from creditItem 10.A.B.C.D.E.are denied access to it.are denying access to it.deny access to it.denied access to it.there is access denied to it. 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.5
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSItem 11.A.B.C.D.E.The Grameen Bank, founded in 1976 by economist Muhammadsoccer player in his youth, providesThe Grameen Bank, founded in 1976 by economist MuhammadUniversity of Michigan, providesThe Grameen Bank, founded in 1976 by economist Muhammadeconomics at a highly regarded university, providesThe Grameen Bank, founded in 1976 by economist Muhammadhas three children, providesThe Grameen Bank, founded in 1976 by economist MuhammadBangladesh in 1972, providesYunis, who was a fineYunis, who visited theYunis, who studiedYunis, who is married andYunis, who returned toItem 12.A.B.C.D.E.the only unique alternativethe sole unique alternativethe lone unique alternativea unique alternativethe exclusive unique alternativeItem 13.A.B.C.D.E.via loans to prospective business owners, whether they are given only to those who fallbelow a certain level of assets.via loans to prospective business owners, which are given only to those who fall below acertain level of assets.via loans to prospective business owners are given only to those who fall below a certainlevel of assets.via loans to prospective business owners. Which are given only to those who fall below acertain level of assets.via loans to prospective business owners, when given only to those who fall below acertain level of assets. 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.6
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSItem 14.A.B.C.D.E.Instead of putting up collateral, Grameen customers are accountable with one another,Instead of putting up collateral, Grameen customers are accountable in one another,Instead of putting up collateral, Grameen customers are accountable one another,Instead of putting up collateral, Grameen customers are accountable at one another,Instead of putting up collateral, Grameen customers are accountable to one another,Item 15.A.B.C.D.E.congregating inand congregation incongregate inso congregating incongregating betweenItem 16.A.B.C.D.E.small groups that meet as a week.small groups that meet every weekly.small weekly groups that meet.small groups that meet weekly.small groups weekly each meet.Item 17.A.B.C.D.E.If one member will fail to repay a loan, the entire group is unable to obtain creditIf one member fails to repay a loan, the entire group is unable to obtain creditIf one member do fail to repay a loan, the entire group is unable to obtain creditIf one member is fail to repay a loan, the entire group is unable to obtain creditIf one member failing to repay a loan, the entire group is unable to obtain credit 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.7
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSItem 18.A.B.C.D.E.in the future thus, group members have a strong incentive to succeed and supportin the future and thus, group members have a strong incentive to succeed and supportin the future, thus, group members have a strong incentive to succeed and supportin the future, and, thus, group members have a strong incentive to succeed and supportin the future; thus, group members have a strong incentive to succeed and supportItem 19.A.B.C.D.E.others in the group.dollars,others in the group.dollars,others in the group.others in the group.dollars,others in the group.In the last twenty years, the Grameen Bank has lent two billionIn the last twenty years, the Grameen Bank has lended two billionIn the last twenty years, the Grameen Bank lend two billion dollars,In the last twenty years, the Grameen Bank did lent two billionIn the last twenty years, the Grameen Bank lends two billion dollars,Item 20.A.B.C.D.E.and his customers have repaid 97 percent of their loans.and their customers have repaid 97 percent of their loans.and its customers have repaid 97 percent of their loans.and itself’s customers have repaid 97 percent of their loans.and our customers have repaid 97 percent of their loans.Item 21.A.B.C.D.E.Such results have led to the creation of similar programs.Such results: have led to the creation of similar programs.Such results have led, to the creation of similar programs.Such results, have led to the creation of similar programs.Such results; have led to the creation of similar programs. 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.8
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSItem 22.Suppose the writer wants to show that lending programs similar to the one administered by theGrameen Bank have been widely accepted. Which of the following phrases, if added to the lastsentence of the essay, would best achieve that goal?A.B.C.D.E.to make credit availableover the yearsaround the worldto encourage developmentwith some variationsItem 23.Suppose the writer had been asked to write an essay explaining the influence of the creditsystem developed by Muhammad Yunis on the economy of the United States. Does this articlefulfill that assignment?A.B.C.D.E.Yes, because the article explains the work of Yunis and his success since 1976.Yes, because the article says that there are similar credit programs in the United States.Yes, because the economic influence of the Grameen Bank is felt throughout the world.No, because the article says that similar credit systems have been established but doesnot specifically mention the United States.No, because the article is concerned with the reputation of Yunis as an economist, ratherthan the credit system he developed.Item 24.Which of the following sentences, if added at the end of the first paragraph, would best makethe point that there was a need for the Grameen Bank?A.B.C.D.E.This led to a stagnant economy in Bangladesh.Other people, however, are able to overcome a lack of credit.Collateral, therefore, is essential for a healthy economy.Of course, there are some start-up businesses that do not need loans at all.The banks, however, are able to lend their money in other countries. 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.9
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSSample Passage #2Léopold Sédar SenghorLéopold Sédar Senghor, the Senegalese poet and statesman, leading a life of mythic1proportions. Born in a small West African village in 1906, Senghor had directed a132movement against French colonial rule that bringed Senegal independence in 1959.34Senghor served as Senegal’s first elected president from 1960 to 1980. Because of56Senghor’s political influence, therefore, Senegal is today one of Africa’s most stable and67affluent nations.7After World War II, Senghor has entered politics and held a number of elected89positions in France and Senegal between 1946 and 1959. During this time, working109ceaselessly in African independence movements, all the while it emphasizes the1011importance of African cultural identity. Senghor’s efforts contributed to Charles de1112Gaulle’s grant of national sovereignty to Senegal and other West African countries in12131959. 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.10
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSOne legend about Senghor claim that at the moment of his birth, a tree on the1415ground fell and split, releasing a great spirit that entered the newborn's body.1516Senghor himself did not believe this story, true or not, the tale, on the other hand, gives17an appropriately18mythic dimension to the life of a man honored for his courageous1920and progressively work for the freedom of African peoples.20Item 1.A.B.C.D.E.Léopold Sédar Senghor, the Senegalese poet and statesman, leading a life of mythicproportions.Léopold Sédar Senghor, the Senegalese poet and statesman, led a life of mythicproportions.Léopold Sédar Senghor, the Senegalese poet and statesman, having led a life of mythicproportions.Léopold Sédar Senghor, the Senegalese poet and statesman, while leading a life of mythicproportions.Léopold Sédar Senghor, the Senegalese poet and statesman, in order to lead a life ofmythic proportions.Item 2.A.B.C.D.E.Born in a small West African village in 1906,Born, in a small West African village in 1906,Born in a small, West African village in 1906,Born, in a small West African village, in 1906,Born in a small, West, African village in 1906, 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.11
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSItem 3.A.B.C.D.E.Senghor had directed a movement against French colonialSenghor directed a movement against French colonialSenghor directing a movement against French colonialSenghor to direct a movement against French colonialSenghor by directing a movement against French colonialItem 4.A.B.C.D.E.rule that bringed Senegal independence in 1959.rule that had bringed Senegal independence in 1959.rule that did bringed Senegal independence in 1959.rule that would of brought Senegal independence in 1959.rule that brought Senegal independence in 1959.Item 5.A.B.C.D.E.Senghor served as Senegal’s first elected president from 1960 to 1980.Senghor served as, and was officially, Senegal’s first elected president from 1960 to 1980.Senghor won the election and served as Senegal’s first elected president from 1960 to 1980.Senghor was voted in and served as Senegal’s first elected president from 1960 to 1980.Senghor campaigned and served as Senegal’s first elected president from 1960 to 1980.Item 6.A.B.C.D.E.Because of Senghor’s political influence, therefore, SenegalThus, because of Senghor’s political influence, therefore, SenegalConsequently, due to Senghor’s political influence, therefore, SenegalBecause of Senghor’s political influence, SenegalOn account of Senghor’s political influence, therefore, Senegal consequently 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.12
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSItem 7.A.B.C.D.E.is today one of Africa’s most stable and affluent nations.is today one of Africa’s most rock steady and rich nations.is today one of Africa’s most stubborn and moneyed nations.is today one of Africa’s most unflappable and loaded nations.is today one of Africa’s most imperturbable and wealth-enhanced nations.Item 8.A.BC.D.E.After World War II, Senghor has entered politicsAfter World War II, Senghor entered politicsAfter World War II, Senghor having entered politicsAfter World War II, Senghor was going to enter politicsAfter World War II, Senghor had been going to enter politicsItem 9.A.B.C.D.E.and held a number of elected positions in France and Senegal between 1946 and 1959.and held a number of positions in France and Senegal between 1946 and 1959.and held some important jobs in France and Senegal between 1946 and 1959.and held a number of different positions in France and Senegal between 1946 and 1959.and held a number (two or three) of elected positions in France and Senegal between1946 and 1959.Item 10.A.B.C.D.E.During this time, working ceaselesslyDuring this time, having worked ceaselesslyDuring this time, he, working ceaselesslyDuring this time, he worked ceaselesslyDuring this time, to work ceaselessly 2014 ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.13
WRITING SKILLS PLACEMENT TEST SAMPLE QUESTIONSItem 11.A.B.C.D.E.in African independence movements, all the while it emphasizes the importance of Africancultural identity.in African independence movements, all the while it emphatic of the importance of Africancultural identity.in African independence movements, all the while had it emphasized the importance ofAfrican cultural identity.in African independence movements, all the while emphasis was placed on the importanceof African cultural identity.in African independence movements, all the while emphasizing the importance of Africancultural identity.Item 12.A.B.C.D.E.Senghor's efforts contributed to Charles de Gaulle’sSenghors efforts contributed to Charles de Gaulle’sSenghors’ efforts contributed to Charles de Gaulle’sSenghors efforts’ contributed to Charles de Gaulle’sSenghors effort’s contributed to Charles de Gaulle’sItem 13.A.B.C.D.E.grant of national sovereignty to Senegal and other West African countries in 1959.grant of national sovereignty, to Senegal and other West African countries in 1959.grant, of national sovereignty to Senegal and other West African countries in 1959.grant of, national sovereignty to Senegal and other West African countries, in 1959.grant of national sovereignty, to Senegal and other West African countries, in 1959.Item 14.A.B.C.D.E.One legend about Senghor claimOne legend about Senghor have claimedOne legend about Senghor had claimsOne legend about Senghor has claimsOne legend about Senghor claims 2014 ACT, Inc. All
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