ACT English

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Because she was aggressive, the girl was pulled out of the game.'

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What is the correct relative pronoun to use for people?

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The correct relative pronoun to use for people is 'who'. Example: 'The guy who borrows my pencils never gives them back.'

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How do you use 'their', 'they're', and 'there'?

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'Their' is possessive (belonging to them), 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are', and 'there' refers to a place. Example: 'We are going to their party.'

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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'. Example: 'The dog lost its collar.'

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What are the two main types of questions in English?

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The two main types of questions in English are Grammar/usage and Rhetorical questions.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause. Example: 'Because she was aggressive'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. Example: 'The girl was pulled out of the game.'

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What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is asked to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence. Example: 'Who is coming?' vs. 'To whom should I address the letter?'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'The girl played, but her aggression led to her being pulled out of the game.'