ACT English Practice Test 51

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The Language of Cats

Many people believe that language is the domain of human beings. However, cats have _developed an intricate language _Q31 not for each other, but for the human beings who _have adopted them as pets. _Q32

When communicating with each other, _cats' "talk" is a complex system of nonverbal signals_. Q33 In particular, their tails, rather than any kind of "speech," _provide _Q34 cats' chief means of expression. They also use physical contact to express their feelings. With other cats, cats will use their voices only to express pain. Q35

_Next, incredibly, _Q36 all of that changes when a human walks into the room. Cats use a wide range of vocal expressions when they communicate with a person, from affectionate meows to menacing hisses. Since _cats verbal expressions _Q37 are not used to communicate with other cats, it is _logical and reasonable _Q38 to conclude that cats developed this "language" expressly to communicate with their human owners.

This fact is demonstrated more _clear since _Q39 observing households that have only one cat. An only cat is usually very vocal, since the only creature around with whom the cat can communicate is its owner. Cats with other feline companions, though, are much quieter. If they want to have a conversation, they need only go to their fellow cats and communicate in their natural way. Q40

Since cats learned to meow for the sole purpose of communicating with human beings, owners should take the time to learn what their different meows mean. If an owner _knows, to _Q41 name just a few examples, which meow means the cat is hungry, which means the cat wants to be petted, and which means the cat wants to have a little "conversation," the bond between cat and owner will grow deeper. Q42 Certainly, after a time, owners will see that communicating with their pets, not just cats, is every bit as important to forging good relationships _as to communicate _Q43 with other humans. Once, as an owner, you know that the cat is not just _making senseless noises without any rhyme or reason _Q44 but is making an attempt to communicate, you can make an effort to communicate back. After all, your cat isn't meowing just for the sake of making noise; _however, cats are less communicative than many other animals. _Q45

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Question 31

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developed, an intricate language

developed an intricate language,

developed; an intricate language

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Which choice would most clearly and effectively express the ownership relationship between humans and cats? Question 32Which choice would most clearly and effectively express the ownership relationship between humans and cats?

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like to have cats around.

often have dogs as well.

are naturally inclined to like cats.

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Question 33

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a complicated system of nonverbal signals is used by cats to "talk."

cats "talk" with a complex system of nonverbal signals.

talking is done by them with a system of complex nonverbal signals.

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Question 34

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having provided

has provided

were provided by

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If the preceding sentence were deleted, the essay would primarily lose: Question 35If the preceding sentence were deleted, the essay would primarily lose:

a redundant point made elsewhere in the essay.

another description of the ways in which cats communicate nonverbally.

an exception to the general trend described in this paragraph.

a brief summary of the information contained in the essay up to this point.

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Question 36

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(Do NOT begin new paragraph) Incredibly,

(Begin new paragraph) Next incredibly,

(Begin new paragraph) Incredibly,

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Question 37

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cat’s verbal expressions

cats’ verbal expressions

cats verbal expressions,

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Question 38

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logical and well-reasoned

logical to a startling degree

logical

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Question 39

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clear when

clearly since

clearly when

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At this point, the writer is considering adding the following true statement:On the other hand, the natural way for most birds to communicate is vocally, by way of the "bird song."Should the writer add this sentence here? Question 40At this point, the writer is considering adding the following true statement:On the other hand, the natural way for most birds to communicate is vocally, by way of the "bird song."Should the writer add this sentence here?

Yes, because it shows that cats are truly unique in communicating nonverbally.

Yes, because it adds a relevant and enlightening detail about another animal.

No, because it basically repeats information given earlier in the essay.

No, because it does not contribute to the development of this paragraph and the essay as a whole.

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Question 41

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knows, to,

knows to,

knows to

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If the writer wanted to emphasize that cats communicate vocally with their owners to express a large number of different emotions in addition to those listed in the previous sentence, which of the following true statements should be added at this point? Question 42If the writer wanted to emphasize that cats communicate vocally with their owners to express a large number of different emotions in addition to those listed in the previous sentence, which of the following true statements should be added at this point?

Many animals communicate hunger similarly to cats.

Cats will tell their owners when they feel pain, sadness, irritation, or love.

Cats communicate these emotions differently to other cats.

Humans have the easiest time communicating with other mammals.

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Question 43

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as being communicative

as communicating

through communicating

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Question 44

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making senseless noises

senselessly making noises with no thought involved

making senseless noises, having no idea what they mean,

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Which choice would best summarize the main point the essay makes about cats’ communication with their human owners? Question 45Which choice would best summarize the main point the essay makes about cats’ communication with their human owners?

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rather, there’s a good chance your cat is trying to tell you something.

instead, your cat is probably trying to communicate with other cats by meowing.

on the other hand, it is better to have more than one cat so they can undergo a natural development.

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