ACT English Review

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and typically lacks a main clause.

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Identify a sentence fragment: 'At the supermarket.' or 'I went to the store.'

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'At the supermarket.' is a sentence fragment.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe in English?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession or to form contractions.

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How do you form the possessive case for plural nouns ending in 's'?

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For plural nouns ending in 's', add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'the boys' toys').

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What is the difference between plural and possessive nouns?

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Plural nouns indicate more than one, while possessive nouns show ownership.

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Provide an example of a possessive noun.

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'The dog's leash' shows that the leash belongs to the dog.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Can a dependent clause stand alone as a sentence?

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No, a dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Provide an example of an independent clause.

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'She enjoys reading books.' is an independent clause.