ACT Success - English Practice #1
In the passages that follow, certain words and phrases appear in brackets { }. In the questions, you will find alternatives for the bracketed part. In most cases, you are to choose the option 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.” You will also find questions about a section of the passage, or about the passage as a whole. These questions do not refer to a bracketed portion of the passage. For each question, choose the alternative you consider best. Read each passage through once before you begin to answer the questions that accompany it. For many of the questions, you must read several sentences beyond the question to determine the answer.
[1] The world of cardiovascular perfusion is one of those hidden yet crucial corners of the medical field. Perfusionists are the specialists behind the scenes in operating rooms, running the heart-lung machine that keeps patients alive during {complex’s} surgeries. They monitor and control the patient’s blood flow and oxygen levels, often stepping in when {emergencys} strike. This job requires not only technical skill but also the ability to think clearly and make split-second decisions when things get intense. [2] Ralph Kodjovi Abalo, a perfusionist from Nebraska, finds both {challenge and fulfillment} in his role. He often goes from quiet days to full-blown emergencies with no warning, rushing to the operating room to help stabilize a patient in crisis. Many don’t even know his job exists, yet he’s the one operating the machinery that allows surgeons to perform {life saving} procedures. The work can be exhausting, but seeing patients recover {make} it worth it. [3] The demand for perfusionists is high, especially as fewer people pursue this specialized career. Hospitals across the country report a shortage of trained professionals. Those who enter the field find strong job security and a solid salary, usually around {110,000 to 140000} annually. It’s not a career for the faint-hearted—training involves intense coursework and hands-on experience in clinical settings. [4] For those interested in healthcare but not drawn to traditional roles like nursing or medicine, perfusion offers an alternative that combines advanced science with direct patient impact. It’s a niche career, yes, but one with a big impact. It’s about as close as you can get to being a behind-the-scenes hero in the medical world, making a real difference {one heartbeat at a times.}
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Question 1
Perfusionists are the specialists behind the scenes in operating rooms, running the heart-lung machine that keeps patients alive during {complex’s} surgeries. Which choice best corrects the selection in brackets?
NO CHANGE
complex
complexes
complexing
Question 2
They monitor and control the patient’s blood flow and oxygen levels, often stepping in when {emergencys} strike. What is the best version of the selection in brackets?
NO CHANGE
emergencies
emergences
emergencie's
Question 3
{This job requires not only technical skill but also the ability to think clearly and make split-second decisions when things get intense.} Which of the following alternatives to the bracketed portion would best improve the sentence?
NO CHANGE
not just technical skill but the ability
not technical skill but also an ability
technical skill and also to have the ability
Question 4
Ralph Kodjovi Abalo, a perfusionist from Nebraska, finds both {challenge and fulfillment} in his role. Which choice most effectively corrects the selection in brackets?
NO CHANGE
challenge, as well as fulfillment
challenges and fulfillment
challenging and fulfilling
Question 5
Many don’t even know his job exists, yet he’s the one operating the machinery that allows surgeons to perform {life saving} procedures. What is the best version of the selection in brackets?
NO CHANGE
life-saving
lifesaving
life’s saving
Question 6
The work can be exhausting, but seeing patients recover {make} it worth it. Which choice best corrects the selection in brackets?
NO CHANGE
makes
making
has made
Question 7
Those who enter the field find strong job security and a solid salary, usually around {110,000 to 140000} annually. Which choice best corrects the selection in brackets?
NO CHANGE
$110,000 to $140000
110,000 to $140,000
$110,000 to $140,000
Question 8
It’s not a career for the faint-hearted—training involves intense coursework and hands-on experience in clinical settings. What is the best version of the sentence?
NO CHANGE
It’s not a career for faint-hearted people, the training involves intense coursework and hands-on experience.
It’s not a career for those faint-hearted, with intense coursework and hands-on experience required.
It’s not a career for the faint-hearted; training involves intense coursework and hands-on experience.
Question 9
It’s about as close as you can get to being a behind-the-scenes hero in the medical world, making a real difference {one heartbeat at a times.} Which choice best corrects the selection in brackets?
NO CHANGE
one heartbeat at a time
one heartbeat at a time’s
one heartbeats at a time
Question 10
{For those interested in healthcare but not drawn to traditional roles like nursing or medicine, perfusion offers an alternative that combines advanced science with direct patient impact.} Which of the following alternatives to the sentence would best improve its structure and flow?
NO CHANGE
For people interested in healthcare and those not drawn to nursing or medicine, perfusion offers a unique alternative combining advanced science with patient impact.
Perfusion offers an alternative that combines advanced science with direct patient impact for those interested in healthcare but not in nursing or medicine.
An alternative for those interested in healthcare but not in traditional roles like nursing or medicine, perfusion combines advanced science with direct patient impact.
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