ACT English Practice

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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 purpose 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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Define '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 the function of a conjunction?

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

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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Explain 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 role of an introductory phrase?

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An introductory phrase provides background information or context for the main clause that follows.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.

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Define '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 the purpose of transition words?

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Transition words help to guide the reader through the text by linking ideas and indicating relationships between them.