FREEE ACT Question and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The ACT is scored on a composite scale of:
- 1–36, based on the average of four subject scores (Correct answer)
- 200–800 per section, like the SAT
- 0–100 as a percentage
- 1–12 like the ACT Writing subscore
Correct answer: 1–36, based on the average of four subject scores
The ACT composite score is the average of four section scores (English, Math, Reading, Science), each on a 1–36 scale. The composite is rounded to the nearest whole number.
Question 2: On the ACT Math section, a student needs to simplify (2x³y²)⁴. What is the correct result?
- 16x¹²y⁸ (Correct answer)
- 8x⁷y⁶
- 16x⁷y⁸
- 2x¹²y⁸
Correct answer: 16x¹²y⁸
Apply the power rule to each factor: (2)⁴ = 16, (x³)⁴ = x¹², (y²)⁴ = y⁸. Result: 16x¹²y⁸.
Question 3: On the ACT English section, which version of the underlined portion is most concise and correct? "In spite of the fact that it was raining, [the game continued on]."
- the game continued (Correct answer)
- the game did in fact continue on
- continuing the game was what happened
- the game, continuing, proceeded
Correct answer: the game continued
"Continued" alone is sufficient — "on" is redundant with "continued." "The game continued" is concise and grammatically correct.
Question 4: An ACT Science experiment tests how water temperature affects dissolved oxygen levels. As temperature increases from 10°C to 30°C, dissolved oxygen decreases from 11.3 mg/L to 7.5 mg/L. What relationship does this data show?
- An inverse relationship — as temperature increases, dissolved oxygen decreases (Correct answer)
- A direct relationship — both variables increase together
- No relationship — the variables are independent
- An exponential relationship — oxygen drops rapidly at first then stabilizes
Correct answer: An inverse relationship — as temperature increases, dissolved oxygen decreases
When one variable increases as another decreases, this is an inverse (negative) relationship. Warmer water holds less dissolved oxygen because gas solubility decreases at higher temperatures.
Question 5: An ACT Reading passage discusses the Harlem Renaissance. The author states it was "not merely an artistic movement but a political declaration of Black cultural identity and humanity." The word "merely" functions to:
- Minimize one interpretation in order to elevate a broader, more significant one (Correct answer)
- Express the author's skepticism about the movement's artistic value
- Indicate the author believes it was only an artistic movement
- Compare the Harlem Renaissance to political movements
Correct answer: Minimize one interpretation in order to elevate a broader, more significant one
"Not merely X but Y" is a rhetorical structure that acknowledges X while arguing Y is more complete or significant. Here it acknowledges the artistic dimension while elevating the political and cultural significance.
Question 6: For the ACT Writing test, which of the following is the best example of a counterargument effectively incorporated into an essay?
- While critics argue that social media increases isolation, evidence suggests that for many users — particularly those in rural areas — it is their primary means of community and social connection. (Correct answer)
- Some people think social media is bad, but they are wrong.
- Critics of social media do not understand technology and should be ignored.
- Social media has both pros and cons, making it a complex issue.
Correct answer: While critics argue that social media increases isolation, evidence suggests that for many users — particularly those in rural areas — it is their primary means of community and social connection.
Effective counterargument integration acknowledges the opposing view respectfully ("While critics argue"), then presents specific, nuanced evidence that challenges it. This demonstrates sophisticated thinking without dismissing the opposition.
FREEE ACT Question and Answers 2
The ACT is scored on a composite scale of: