ACT English Practice

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What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence? On the morning, of December 24, 1814 that the Treaty of Ghent was signed.

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On the morning of December 24, 1814,

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How many questions are there in the ACT English test?

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75

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What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence? My brother, a 26 year old male, is watching TV.

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No change

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Identify the incomplete sentence: The restaurant opens for lunch at 11:30 am., When waiting for the bus., The businessman wore a suit every day., When you go to sleep, remember to say your prayers.

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When waiting for the bus.

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What is the correct way to punctuate this quote? Yes, Jim said, I'll be home by ten.

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"Yes," Jim said, "I'll be home by ten."

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, and clarify meaning.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the difference between a dependent and independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

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What is the function of quotation marks in writing?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or quotations.