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Directions: In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.
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English Art
Our Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. He
wanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.
I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!
1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.
2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.
3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quiet demeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.
4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.
5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.
6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.
7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.
By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.
The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.
To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.
English Art
Our Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. He
wanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.
I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!
1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.
2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.
3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quiet demeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.
4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.
5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.
6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.
7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.
By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.
The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.
To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.
Q. (4)
- a)No change
- b)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?
- c)I had chosen a French impressionist.
- d)DELETE the underlined portion.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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The topic of this paragraph is to introduce a day when the writer had to reproduce a famous painting in her English class. Answer choices A and C provide specific details that are not followed up in the next paragraph. Therefore, they are off topic and should be eliminated. Answer choice B does not have the right tone and is also off topic. The best choice is to delete the sentence altogether because it is irrelevant.
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Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? for ACT 2025 is part of ACT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the ACT exam syllabus. Information about Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for ACT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?.
Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? for ACT 2025 is part of ACT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the ACT exam syllabus. Information about Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for ACT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for ACT.
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Here you can find the meaning of Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of
Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an
ample number of questions to practice Directions:In the passages that follow, some words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the answer column, you will find alternatives for the words and phrases that are underlined. If you think that the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE,”. You will also find questions about a particular section of the passage, or about the entire passage. These questions will be identified either by an underlined portion or by a number in a box. Look for the answer that clearly expresses the idea, is consistent with the style and tone of the passage, and makes the correct use of standard written English. Read the passage through once before answering the questions. For some questions, you should read beyond the indicated portion before you answer.PassageEnglish ArtOur Advanced English (1) teacher Mr. Peale; decided to end the semester with a unique and unexpected challenge. Hewanted each of us to find a picture of a famous oil (2) painting that we especially liked and bring it to school. We were certain he was going to have us write something about our pictures, so we all happily (3) shared: our Picassos, Van Goghs, and Cezannes in class the next day. Then the surprise announcement came. We were each to attempt to copy our picture onto a full-sized canvas using real oil paints and brushes. (4) The brushes were not real boar bristles, but Mr. Peale said they would work just as well.I will never forget how terribly insecure I felt as I began my painting. As I secretly glanced looking at others around me, my anxiety and self-doubt only seemed to grow. It appears to me that my peers were not only brilliant English students but accomplished artists as well! Mr. Peale walked around the classroom and suddenly became an art instructor as he loudly proclaimed to the other students what an excellent job they were doing. I felt quite tentative and barely had a mark on my own canvas. I was way out of my element!1. Mr. Peale finally walked over to me and I silently gulped.2. He said very little about my attempts, which was both a blessing and a curse.3. His lack of comment kept me from turning beet red, yet his quietdemeanor clearly told me that he was unimpressed with my torturous efforts.4. He continued past me to the next student, which, to me, was an obvious message that I was completely hopeless as an artist.5. I had been so reluctant to begin my painting, despite my love for the artist’s rendering of a beautiful bronze, pink, and yellow sunset and a single leafless tree in the foreground.6. Something snapped inside me as Mr. Peale announced that we were done for the day, and we would continue this week-long project the tomorrow.7. I could hardly wait to get back there and work on my masterpiece.By the end of this odd assignment, I was actually thrilled with that being which I had reproduced. While my painting wasn’t as dramatic as many of my classmates’, and it didn’t look exactly like its original, I did feel I had captured its essence.The painting is actually hanging on my wall for years afterwards. I had moved past my fears and lack of self-confidence and allowed myself to explore the space of the canvas, the enticing oil colors, and a variety of brush strokes. I actually felt that somewhat inside of me there was an artist.To this day, I have no idea what Mr. Peale’s intention was when he asked his English students to reproduce a famous oil painting. Was he merely trying to fill up the end of the semester by keeping us preoccupied with busy work while he sat at his desk and red-lined the novelettes we had written earlier in the semester? Or was he challenging our self-importance as Advanced English students, trying to knock us down a peg or two? I do know what I will still think about what that assignment taught me about myself: the absolute beauty of surrendering to the possibilities in life, and that for a small moment, I too was an artist.Q. (4)a)No changeb)Did I mention this wasn’t an art class?c)I had chosen a French impressionist.d)DELETE the underlined portion.Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice ACT tests.
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