ACT English Practice

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What is the correct possessive form of 'it'?

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its

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How do you correctly punctuate a date in a sentence?

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Use a comma after the day and before the year, e.g., 'On the morning of December 24, 1814,'.

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What does 'NO CHANGE' mean in the context of editing a sentence?

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It indicates that the original sentence is correct as it is and does not require any modifications.

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How do you form the possessive case for a singular noun ending in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe and 's', e.g., 'sister's'.

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What is the importance of reading the entire passage before answering questions on the ACT English section?

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It helps in understanding the context and nuances of the text, which can inform better answers.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What is the correct way to write a date in a formal sentence?

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The correct format is 'Month Day, Year', e.g., 'December 24, 1814'.

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What is the role of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a sentence, clarify meaning, and indicate pauses.

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What is a common error when writing possessive nouns?

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Omitting the apostrophe, e.g., writing 'sisters' instead of 'sister's'.

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What does the term 'punctuation' refer to?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning.