ACT Practice #1

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What is the correct punctuation for separating independent clauses?

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Use a period or a semicolon to separate independent clauses. For example: 'I went to the store; I bought milk.'

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number. For example, 'He runs' (singular) vs. 'They run' (plural).

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list. For example: 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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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 conjunctions. For example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay, guiding the direction of the writing.

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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.'

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it. For example: 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays the guitar.'

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What is the role of transition words in writing?

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Transition words help to connect ideas and improve the flow of writing. Examples include 'however,' 'therefore,' and 'furthermore.'

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action (e.g., 'The cat chased the mouse'). In passive voice, the subject receives the action (e.g., 'The mouse was chased by the cat').

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause. For example: 'Although I enjoy reading.'