ACT English Prep

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement is the grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number with its verb. For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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What is the purpose of using the present tense in writing?

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The present tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or general truths. For example, 'She walks to school every day.'

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What does it mean to correct a sentence?

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Correcting a sentence involves identifying and fixing grammatical, punctuation, or structural errors to improve clarity and correctness.

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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, leading to confusion. For example, 'Running down the street, the dog was spotted.'

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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 role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the function of an introductory clause?

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An introductory clause provides background information or context for the main clause. It is usually followed by a comma.

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What is the importance of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing. For example, commas can change the meaning of a sentence.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.