ACT Prep English Mini Test 1

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What is the correct verb form for 'scarves means' in the sentence: 'My grandmother's scarves means a lot to me'?

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The correct verb form is 'scarves mean'.

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What is a more concise way to say 'owing to the fact that' in the sentence: 'My grandmother's handmade scarves came in handy in the winter owing to the fact that they were warm'?

Back

A more concise way is 'because'.

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Which phrase is grammatically correct: 'my siblings and I' or 'my siblings and me'?

Back

The correct phrase is 'my siblings and me'.

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In the sentence 'One day, when I become a grandparent', is the phrase 'day, when' correct?

Back

The phrase 'day, when' is not correct; 'One day, when' is correct.

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What is the correct punctuation for the list in the sentence: 'When I was very young, my grandmother would sew, knit and crochet'?

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The correct punctuation is 'sew, knit, and crochet'.

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What is the purpose of using 'NO CHANGE' in multiple-choice questions?

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'NO CHANGE' indicates that the original wording is correct and should not be altered.

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What does the term 'conjunction' refer to in English grammar?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'because'.

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

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is the rule for using commas in a series?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and include a comma before the conjunction in a series of three or more items.

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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.