Passage 3
1. B
The subject must come immediately after an introductory statement.
2. A
The information is new and relevant; it gives context as to why Malala looked up to him.
3. D
This is the only option that creates two complete sentences separated by a semicolon.
4. C
The dash hug is necessary to separate nonessential information.
5. A
The information is new and relevant; it gives context as to the types of cultural activities mentioned in the passage.
6. D
Note the NOT. D has an incomplete sentence followed by a semicolon, which is not acceptable.
7. A
The least amount of punctuation is usually best on the ACT.
8. C
Note the NOT. C creates a comma splice: two complete sentences separated by a comma.
9. A
When presented with nothing but commas, the answer with no commas is often the best.
10. D
Parallel structure: keep the verbs in the same tense. ‘Boarded’, ‘asked’, and ‘shot’ are all in past tense.
11. A
Only A mentions “worldwide”, which is what the question wants. All other answer options are too specific.
12. B
The information is new and relevant because the passage mentions the Nobel Prize being shared. It does not state with whom.
13. A
The answer with the fewest amount of commas is often best.
14. C
Parallel structure. Semicolons are used in the paragraph to separate Malala’s ideas; this pattern should match.
15. B
Point B mentions when she blogged under a pseudonym. This is the best placement for something said in her blog.