ACT English Practice

Front

What is the correct form of 'its' in the sentence: 'The dog lost ______ collar.'?

Back

its

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What punctuation is needed in the sentence: 'The music festival was expensive and in the middle of nowhere, therefore we didn't go.'?

Back

nowhere; therefore, we

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the meaning of 'bull seeing red' in the context of a person charging at something?

Back

It refers to someone acting aggressively or impulsively, similar to how a bull reacts to the color red.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the correct way to phrase: 'Imagining all these people, it is that I know they remain there even after I have left.'?

Back

I imagine that all these people remain there even after I have left.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Front

What is the correct punctuation in the phrase: 'Down the street from the college, I attend, the Save-U Laundromat is always open.'?

Back

college I attend,

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

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

Back

'its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

What does 'therefore' indicate in a sentence?

Back

It indicates a conclusion or result based on the previous statement.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?

Back

A semicolon connects two independent clauses that are closely related in thought.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to separate elements in a list, clauses, or to indicate a pause.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the correct form of 'there' in the sentence: 'I know they remain ______ even after I have left.'?

Back

there

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A