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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.PassageAn Island SpeaksFor some, backpacking is the ultimate vacation. The wilderness has a way of cleansing the spirit. What was once (1) a tedious, tiring activity, for me, is now an essential part of my summer recreation. My passion for backpacking took hold many years ago when I crossed paths (2) with a hiker in the backcountry of Isle Royale National Park.The (3) excitement in his eyes needless to say was infectiousas he gazed out over Lake Superior. “By the shores of Gitche Gumee,/By the shining Big-Sea-Water,/Stood the wigwam of Nokomis,/Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis.” He continued with more verses. “Have you read Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha?” (4) he asked, inquiring me.I had not. “Read it,” he replied, “and (5) you have felt the passion that the native people had for this lake, this land. It was their lifeblood.” I understood what he meant. In the wilderness both physical and spiritual sustenance can befound, so every step along the trail (6) brings you, closer to peace. My goal in backpacking is no longer the destination. (7) However, like the people in Longfellow’s epic, I now seek harmony with the Earth through immersion in its scenic riches.After many summers on the trail, I’ve established my (8) preferred routine. I rise and retire with the sun. Sunrises and sunsets (9) are time with calm reflection. After breakfast and before dinner, I slowly walk around the area near my tent, taking note of the plants, animals, and minerals that surround me. If I’m (10) lucky, there is a creek, or a pond, to discover. Sometimes I find a fallen log or a huge boulder perfect for sitting upon and reflecting. In these times I surrender myself to the wilderness, allowing the sights, sounds, and smells to pass through me. (11)Sometimes what I write in the wilderness is poetry, other (12) time’s it’s prose. Years later I can look at my notepads to stir up vivid memories of my travels. This creative process has made backpacking (13) more than immeasurably rewarding. The backcountry stimulates both my primal instincts and high levels of creativity.Nowhere else do I feel as rawly human. When others (14) snap photographs, I write. (15) Therefore, a picture isn’t worth a thousand words. A journal of reflections imbued with nature’s spectacle is far more valuable.Q. (9)a)no changeb)are times forc)times are ford)are for time ofCorrect answer is option 'B'. 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.PassageAn Island SpeaksFor some, backpacking is the ultimate vacation. The wilderness has a way of cleansing the spirit. What was once (1) a tedious, tiring activity, for me, is now an essential part of my summer recreation. My passion for backpacking took hold many years ago when I crossed paths (2) with a hiker in the backcountry of Isle Royale National Park.The (3) excitement in his eyes needless to say was infectiousas he gazed out over Lake Superior. “By the shores of Gitche Gumee,/By the shining Big-Sea-Water,/Stood the wigwam of Nokomis,/Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis.” He continued with more verses. “Have you read Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha?” (4) he asked, inquiring me.I had not. “Read it,” he replied, “and (5) you have felt the passion that the native people had for this lake, this land. It was their lifeblood.” I understood what he meant. In the wilderness both physical and spiritual sustenance can befound, so every step along the trail (6) brings you, closer to peace. My goal in backpacking is no longer the destination. (7) However, like the people in Longfellow’s epic, I now seek harmony with the Earth through immersion in its scenic riches.After many summers on the trail, I’ve established my (8) preferred routine. I rise and retire with the sun. Sunrises and sunsets (9) are time with calm reflection. After breakfast and before dinner, I slowly walk around the area near my tent, taking note of the plants, animals, and minerals that surround me. If I’m (10) lucky, there is a creek, or a pond, to discover. Sometimes I find a fallen log or a huge boulder perfect for sitting upon and reflecting. In these times I surrender myself to the wilderness, allowing the sights, sounds, and smells to pass through me. (11)Sometimes what I write in the wilderness is poetry, other (12) time’s it’s prose. Years later I can look at my notepads to stir up vivid memories of my travels. This creative process has made backpacking (13) more than immeasurably rewarding. The backcountry stimulates both my primal instincts and high levels of creativity.Nowhere else do I feel as rawly human. When others (14) snap photographs, I write. (15) Therefore, a picture isn’t worth a thousand words. A journal of reflections imbued with nature’s spectacle is far more valuable.Q. (9)a)no changeb)are times forc)times are ford)are for time ofCorrect answer is option 'B'. 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.PassageAn Island SpeaksFor some, backpacking is the ultimate vacation. The wilderness has a way of cleansing the spirit. What was once (1) a tedious, tiring activity, for me, is now an essential part of my summer recreation. My passion for backpacking took hold many years ago when I crossed paths (2) with a hiker in the backcountry of Isle Royale National Park.The (3) excitement in his eyes needless to say was infectiousas he gazed out over Lake Superior. “By the shores of Gitche Gumee,/By the shining Big-Sea-Water,/Stood the wigwam of Nokomis,/Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis.” He continued with more verses. “Have you read Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha?” (4) he asked, inquiring me.I had not. “Read it,” he replied, “and (5) you have felt the passion that the native people had for this lake, this land. It was their lifeblood.” I understood what he meant. In the wilderness both physical and spiritual sustenance can befound, so every step along the trail (6) brings you, closer to peace. My goal in backpacking is no longer the destination. (7) However, like the people in Longfellow’s epic, I now seek harmony with the Earth through immersion in its scenic riches.After many summers on the trail, I’ve established my (8) preferred routine. I rise and retire with the sun. Sunrises and sunsets (9) are time with calm reflection. After breakfast and before dinner, I slowly walk around the area near my tent, taking note of the plants, animals, and minerals that surround me. If I’m (10) lucky, there is a creek, or a pond, to discover. Sometimes I find a fallen log or a huge boulder perfect for sitting upon and reflecting. In these times I surrender myself to the wilderness, allowing the sights, sounds, and smells to pass through me. (11)Sometimes what I write in the wilderness is poetry, other (12) time’s it’s prose. Years later I can look at my notepads to stir up vivid memories of my travels. This creative process has made backpacking (13) more than immeasurably rewarding. The backcountry stimulates both my primal instincts and high levels of creativity.Nowhere else do I feel as rawly human. When others (14) snap photographs, I write. (15) Therefore, a picture isn’t worth a thousand words. A journal of reflections imbued with nature’s spectacle is far more valuable.Q. (9)a)no changeb)are times forc)times are ford)are for time ofCorrect answer is option 'B'. 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.PassageAn Island SpeaksFor some, backpacking is the ultimate vacation. The wilderness has a way of cleansing the spirit. What was once (1) a tedious, tiring activity, for me, is now an essential part of my summer recreation. My passion for backpacking took hold many years ago when I crossed paths (2) with a hiker in the backcountry of Isle Royale National Park.The (3) excitement in his eyes needless to say was infectiousas he gazed out over Lake Superior. “By the shores of Gitche Gumee,/By the shining Big-Sea-Water,/Stood the wigwam of Nokomis,/Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis.” He continued with more verses. “Have you read Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha?” (4) he asked, inquiring me.I had not. “Read it,” he replied, “and (5) you have felt the passion that the native people had for this lake, this land. It was their lifeblood.” I understood what he meant. In the wilderness both physical and spiritual sustenance can befound, so every step along the trail (6) brings you, closer to peace. My goal in backpacking is no longer the destination. (7) However, like the people in Longfellow’s epic, I now seek harmony with the Earth through immersion in its scenic riches.After many summers on the trail, I’ve established my (8) preferred routine. I rise and retire with the sun. Sunrises and sunsets (9) are time with calm reflection. After breakfast and before dinner, I slowly walk around the area near my tent, taking note of the plants, animals, and minerals that surround me. If I’m (10) lucky, there is a creek, or a pond, to discover. Sometimes I find a fallen log or a huge boulder perfect for sitting upon and reflecting. In these times I surrender myself to the wilderness, allowing the sights, sounds, and smells to pass through me. (11)Sometimes what I write in the wilderness is poetry, other (12) time’s it’s prose. Years later I can look at my notepads to stir up vivid memories of my travels. This creative process has made backpacking (13) more than immeasurably rewarding. The backcountry stimulates both my primal instincts and high levels of creativity.Nowhere else do I feel as rawly human. When others (14) snap photographs, I write. (15) Therefore, a picture isn’t worth a thousand words. A journal of reflections imbued with nature’s spectacle is far more valuable.Q. (9)a)no changeb)are times forc)times are ford)are for time ofCorrect answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for ACT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for ACT Exam by signing up for free.

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.PassageAn Island SpeaksFor some, backpacking is the ultimate vacation. The wilderness has a way of cleansing the spirit. What was once (1) a tedious, tiring activity, for me, is now an essential part of my summer recreation. My passion for backpacking took hold many years ago when I crossed paths (2) with a hiker in the backcountry of Isle Royale National Park.The (3) excitement in his eyes needless to say was infectiousas he gazed out over Lake Superior. “By the shores of Gitche Gumee,/By the shining Big-Sea-Water,/Stood the wigwam of Nokomis,/Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis.” He continued with more verses. “Have you read Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha?” (4) he asked, inquiring me.I had not. “Read it,” he replied, “and (5) you have felt the passion that the native people had for this lake, this land. It was their lifeblood.” I understood what he meant. In the wilderness both physical and spiritual sustenance can befound, so every step along the trail (6) brings you, closer to peace. My goal in backpacking is no longer the destination. (7) However, like the people in Longfellow’s epic, I now seek harmony with the Earth through immersion in its scenic riches.After many summers on the trail, I’ve established my (8) preferred routine. I rise and retire with the sun. Sunrises and sunsets (9) are time with calm reflection. After breakfast and before dinner, I slowly walk around the area near my tent, taking note of the plants, animals, and minerals that surround me. If I’m (10) lucky, there is a creek, or a pond, to discover. Sometimes I find a fallen log or a huge boulder perfect for sitting upon and reflecting. In these times I surrender myself to the wilderness, allowing the sights, sounds, and smells to pass through me. (11)Sometimes what I write in the wilderness is poetry, other (12) time’s it’s prose. Years later I can look at my notepads to stir up vivid memories of my travels. This creative process has made backpacking (13) more than immeasurably rewarding. The backcountry stimulates both my primal instincts and high levels of creativity.Nowhere else do I feel as rawly human. When others (14) snap photographs, I write. (15) Therefore, a picture isn’t worth a thousand words. A journal of reflections imbued with nature’s spectacle is far more valuable.Q. (9)a)no changeb)are times forc)times are ford)are for time ofCorrect answer is option 'B'. 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.PassageAn Island SpeaksFor some, backpacking is the ultimate vacation. The wilderness has a way of cleansing the spirit. What was once (1) a tedious, tiring activity, for me, is now an essential part of my summer recreation. My passion for backpacking took hold many years ago when I crossed paths (2) with a hiker in the backcountry of Isle Royale National Park.The (3) excitement in his eyes needless to say was infectiousas he gazed out over Lake Superior. “By the shores of Gitche Gumee,/By the shining Big-Sea-Water,/Stood the wigwam of Nokomis,/Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis.” He continued with more verses. “Have you read Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha?” (4) he asked, inquiring me.I had not. “Read it,” he replied, “and (5) you have felt the passion that the native people had for this lake, this land. It was their lifeblood.” I understood what he meant. In the wilderness both physical and spiritual sustenance can befound, so every step along the trail (6) brings you, closer to peace. My goal in backpacking is no longer the destination. (7) However, like the people in Longfellow’s epic, I now seek harmony with the Earth through immersion in its scenic riches.After many summers on the trail, I’ve established my (8) preferred routine. I rise and retire with the sun. Sunrises and sunsets (9) are time with calm reflection. After breakfast and before dinner, I slowly walk around the area near my tent, taking note of the plants, animals, and minerals that surround me. If I’m (10) lucky, there is a creek, or a pond, to discover. Sometimes I find a fallen log or a huge boulder perfect for sitting upon and reflecting. In these times I surrender myself to the wilderness, allowing the sights, sounds, and smells to pass through me. (11)Sometimes what I write in the wilderness is poetry, other (12) time’s it’s prose. Years later I can look at my notepads to stir up vivid memories of my travels. This creative process has made backpacking (13) more than immeasurably rewarding. The backcountry stimulates both my primal instincts and high levels of creativity.Nowhere else do I feel as rawly human. When others (14) snap photographs, I write. (15) Therefore, a picture isn’t worth a thousand words. A journal of reflections imbued with nature’s spectacle is far more valuable.Q. (9)a)no changeb)are times forc)times are ford)are for time ofCorrect answer is option 'B'. 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.PassageAn Island SpeaksFor some, backpacking is the ultimate vacation. The wilderness has a way of cleansing the spirit. What was once (1) a tedious, tiring activity, for me, is now an essential part of my summer recreation. My passion for backpacking took hold many years ago when I crossed paths (2) with a hiker in the backcountry of Isle Royale National Park.The (3) excitement in his eyes needless to say was infectiousas he gazed out over Lake Superior. “By the shores of Gitche Gumee,/By the shining Big-Sea-Water,/Stood the wigwam of Nokomis,/Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis.” He continued with more verses. “Have you read Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha?” (4) he asked, inquiring me.I had not. “Read it,” he replied, “and (5) you have felt the passion that the native people had for this lake, this land. It was their lifeblood.” I understood what he meant. In the wilderness both physical and spiritual sustenance can befound, so every step along the trail (6) brings you, closer to peace. My goal in backpacking is no longer the destination. (7) However, like the people in Longfellow’s epic, I now seek harmony with the Earth through immersion in its scenic riches.After many summers on the trail, I’ve established my (8) preferred routine. I rise and retire with the sun. Sunrises and sunsets (9) are time with calm reflection. After breakfast and before dinner, I slowly walk around the area near my tent, taking note of the plants, animals, and minerals that surround me. If I’m (10) lucky, there is a creek, or a pond, to discover. Sometimes I find a fallen log or a huge boulder perfect for sitting upon and reflecting. In these times I surrender myself to the wilderness, allowing the sights, sounds, and smells to pass through me. (11)Sometimes what I write in the wilderness is poetry, other (12) time’s it’s prose. Years later I can look at my notepads to stir up vivid memories of my travels. This creative process has made backpacking (13) more than immeasurably rewarding. The backcountry stimulates both my primal instincts and high levels of creativity.Nowhere else do I feel as rawly human. When others (14) snap photographs, I write. (15) Therefore, a picture isn’t worth a thousand words. A journal of reflections imbued with nature’s spectacle is far more valuable.Q. (9)a)no changeb)are times forc)times are ford)are for time ofCorrect answer is option 'B'. 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.PassageAn Island SpeaksFor some, backpacking is the ultimate vacation. The wilderness has a way of cleansing the spirit. What was once (1) a tedious, tiring activity, for me, is now an essential part of my summer recreation. My passion for backpacking took hold many years ago when I crossed paths (2) with a hiker in the backcountry of Isle Royale National Park.The (3) excitement in his eyes needless to say was infectiousas he gazed out over Lake Superior. “By the shores of Gitche Gumee,/By the shining Big-Sea-Water,/Stood the wigwam of Nokomis,/Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis.” He continued with more verses. “Have you read Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha?” (4) he asked, inquiring me.I had not. “Read it,” he replied, “and (5) you have felt the passion that the native people had for this lake, this land. It was their lifeblood.” I understood what he meant. In the wilderness both physical and spiritual sustenance can befound, so every step along the trail (6) brings you, closer to peace. My goal in backpacking is no longer the destination. (7) However, like the people in Longfellow’s epic, I now seek harmony with the Earth through immersion in its scenic riches.After many summers on the trail, I’ve established my (8) preferred routine. I rise and retire with the sun. Sunrises and sunsets (9) are time with calm reflection. After breakfast and before dinner, I slowly walk around the area near my tent, taking note of the plants, animals, and minerals that surround me. If I’m (10) lucky, there is a creek, or a pond, to discover. Sometimes I find a fallen log or a huge boulder perfect for sitting upon and reflecting. In these times I surrender myself to the wilderness, allowing the sights, sounds, and smells to pass through me. (11)Sometimes what I write in the wilderness is poetry, other (12) time’s it’s prose. Years later I can look at my notepads to stir up vivid memories of my travels. This creative process has made backpacking (13) more than immeasurably rewarding. The backcountry stimulates both my primal instincts and high levels of creativity.Nowhere else do I feel as rawly human. When others (14) snap photographs, I write. (15) Therefore, a picture isn’t worth a thousand words. A journal of reflections imbued with nature’s spectacle is far more valuable.Q. (9)a)no changeb)are times forc)times are ford)are for time ofCorrect answer is option 'B'. 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.PassageAn Island SpeaksFor some, backpacking is the ultimate vacation. The wilderness has a way of cleansing the spirit. What was once (1) a tedious, tiring activity, for me, is now an essential part of my summer recreation. My passion for backpacking took hold many years ago when I crossed paths (2) with a hiker in the backcountry of Isle Royale National Park.The (3) excitement in his eyes needless to say was infectiousas he gazed out over Lake Superior. “By the shores of Gitche Gumee,/By the shining Big-Sea-Water,/Stood the wigwam of Nokomis,/Daughter of the Moon, Nokomis.” He continued with more verses. “Have you read Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha?” (4) he asked, inquiring me.I had not. “Read it,” he replied, “and (5) you have felt the passion that the native people had for this lake, this land. It was their lifeblood.” I understood what he meant. In the wilderness both physical and spiritual sustenance can befound, so every step along the trail (6) brings you, closer to peace. My goal in backpacking is no longer the destination. (7) However, like the people in Longfellow’s epic, I now seek harmony with the Earth through immersion in its scenic riches.After many summers on the trail, I’ve established my (8) preferred routine. I rise and retire with the sun. Sunrises and sunsets (9) are time with calm reflection. After breakfast and before dinner, I slowly walk around the area near my tent, taking note of the plants, animals, and minerals that surround me. If I’m (10) lucky, there is a creek, or a pond, to discover. Sometimes I find a fallen log or a huge boulder perfect for sitting upon and reflecting. In these times I surrender myself to the wilderness, allowing the sights, sounds, and smells to pass through me. (11)Sometimes what I write in the wilderness is poetry, other (12) time’s it’s prose. Years later I can look at my notepads to stir up vivid memories of my travels. This creative process has made backpacking (13) more than immeasurably rewarding. The backcountry stimulates both my primal instincts and high levels of creativity.Nowhere else do I feel as rawly human. When others (14) snap photographs, I write. (15) Therefore, a picture isn’t worth a thousand words. A journal of reflections imbued with nature’s spectacle is far more valuable.Q. (9)a)no changeb)are times forc)times are ford)are for time ofCorrect answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice ACT tests.