Mastering ACT English Punctuation in 5 Minutes

The video tutorial covers essential punctuation rules for the ACT English exam, focusing on colons, periods, dashes, commas, and apostrophes. It explains the correct usage of these punctuation marks, highlighting common mistakes and providing examples. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding independent and dependent clauses, as well as the distinction between possessive and contraction apostrophes. The video aims to help students improve their punctuation skills for the ACT exam.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Mathematical formulas

• ACT English punctuation rules

• Science experiments

• Historical events

When should you use a semicolon instead of a period?

• When connecting two unrelated sentences

• When listing items

• When connecting two related independent clauses

• When starting a new paragraph

Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon?

• The book was great; Oreos are tasty.

• The book was great; it taught many lessons.

• The book was great; because it was interesting.

• The book was great; and Oreos are tasty.

What is the primary function of a dash or a comma in a sentence?

• To indicate possession

• To separate an interruptive statement

• To introduce a list

• To end a sentence

How can you check if the use of a dash or comma is correct in an interruptive statement?

• By replacing it with a semicolon

• By adding a period at the end

• By removing the interruption and checking if the sentence still makes sense

• By ensuring the sentence is a question

What is the correct structure for using a colon?

• Independent clause followed by a dependent list or idea

• Dependent clause followed by an independent clause

• Independent clause followed by another independent clause

• Dependent clause followed by another dependent clause

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon?

• He needed: eggs, milk, bread.

• He needed a number of things: eggs, milk, bread.

• He needed a number of things, eggs, milk, bread.

• He needed a number of things; eggs, milk, bread.

What are the two main uses of apostrophes?

• To separate items in a list and to introduce a quote

• To indicate a pause and to end a sentence

• To show possession and to form contractions

• To connect two independent clauses and to start a new paragraph

Which of the following is a correct use of an apostrophe for possession?

• Whos coming to the party?

• The dogs bone is buried.

• Its a beautiful day.

• Karim's book is on the table.

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe in a contraction?

• Theyre going to the park.

• Its raining outside.

• Whos book is this?

• The cat's sleeping.