English ACT Test Practice: Punctuation

English ACT Test Practice: Punctuation

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of dashes in a sentence?

Back

Dashes are used to create emphasis, indicate a break in thought, or set off additional information.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you correctly use dashes in a sentence?

Back

Dashes should be placed before and after the information they set off, without spaces.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct punctuation for a list in a sentence?

Back

Use commas to separate items in a list, and an 'and' before the last item.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should a semicolon be used?

Back

A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of a conjunctive adverb?

Back

A conjunctive adverb connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where should a semicolon be placed in relation to a conjunctive adverb?

Back

A semicolon should be placed before the conjunctive adverb.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an end mark in a sentence?

Back

An end mark is punctuation that indicates the end of a sentence, such as a period, question mark, or exclamation point.

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