<h2>I consistently score 36s on the Writing sections of real released ACT tests, so when I scored a 34 on Practice Test 5 of McGraw Hill's ACT Prep Book, I was a bit concerned. I reviewed what I got wrong and I disagree with all three of them. I know it sounds like I just don't want to admit defeat, so I want a second opinion. Let me know what you think...</h2>
<p>Each of us has pulled a lawn chair onto the expansive wooden deck and HAVE SETTLED IN for the show. </p>
<p>A) NO CHANGE
B) settled in
C) has settled in</p>
<h2>D) have been settled in</h2>
<p>[1] In 1981, the Macquarie Dictionary of Australian English was published by Macquarie Library Pty, Ltd. [2] Subsequent editions have included encyclopedic entries with more extensive word and phrase origins. [3] Over time, Australian schools and legal systems have adopted the ever-evolving Macquarie Dictionary, although it is difficult to keep up with the country's ever-changing adaptions caused by outside influences. [4] As some Australians would say, the Macquarie Dictionary has Buckley's of keeping up with modern times.</p>
<p>Which of the following sequences of sentences makes this paragraph most logical?
F) NO CHANGE
G) 1, 3, 2, 4.
H) 1, 2, 4, 3.</p>
<h2>J) 1, 4, 2, 3.</h2>
<p>Suddenly, loud clucking penetrates the silence. These are the sounds of wild turkey hens coming in to roost, SOUNDING OFF ON safety issues and weather predictions.</p>
<p>At this point, the writer wants to liken the turkeys to people. Which choice would most effectively accomplish this goal?
A) NO CHANGE
B) clucking and chirping over
C) fluffing their feathers over</p>
<h2>D) making noise about</h2>
<p>Okay, so I chose B, F, and D, respectively, for the three questions. Supposedly, the correct answers are C, G, and A. If you can explain to me why I'm wrong, please do. And if you agree with me on any or all of them, please let me know as well. Thanks in advance.</p>