ACT Grammar #2

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. For example, in 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund.

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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. For example: 'I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.'

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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. For example: 'Who is coming to dinner?' vs. 'To whom should I address the letter?'

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What is parallel structure?

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Parallel structure means using the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. For example: 'I like hiking, swimming, and biking.'

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What is an 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. For example: 'She enjoys reading.'

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. For example: 'Although she was tired...'

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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. Examples include 'and,' 'but,' and 'or.'

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

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'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change. For example: 'The weather can affect your mood.' vs. 'The effect of the weather on mood is significant.'

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion. For example: 'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It sounds like she almost did it, but didn't.)

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What is the role of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions. For example: 'That is Sarah's book.' (possession) and 'It's a sunny day.' (contraction for 'it is').