ACT Grammar Practice A

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the correct use of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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What is parallel structure in writing?

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper, guiding the reader on what to expect.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses, sentences, or words in the same clause.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is usually a verb meaning 'to influence,' while 'effect' is a noun meaning 'a result or outcome.'