ACT English Practice

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What is the purpose of using parallel structure in writing?

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To create balance and clarity in sentences by ensuring that similar ideas are expressed in a consistent grammatical form.

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Define 'subject-verb agreement'.

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The grammatical rule that the subject of a sentence must agree in number with its verb; singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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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 a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Define 'transition words' and give an example.

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Words or phrases that connect ideas and help the flow of writing; for example, 'however' or 'furthermore'.

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What is the importance of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicates pauses, and separates ideas, making writing easier to read and understand.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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