ACT Grammar Practice 2

Front

However, I didn't study for my quiz, I still made an A.

Back

Although

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Conjunctions/conjunctive adverbs

Front

Well, you like it or not, I'm calling your mom after school. Options: Though, Nonetheless, Whether, NO CHANGE

Back

Whether

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Conjunctions/conjunctive adverbs

Front

The movie is long, and it held my interest to the end. What is the correct conjunction to replace "and"?

Back

,yet

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Conjunctions/conjunctive adverbs

Front

She loves to read; however, she hates the Harry Potter series.

Back

NO CHANGE

Answer explanation

Semicolons (which are used to connect two independent clauses)

Front

I had a football game. Since, I should have studied. 

Back

I had a football game; nevertheless, I should have studied.

Answer explanation

Conjunctions/conjunctive adverbs and semicolons (which can be used to connect independent clauses)

Front

I love to write, yet I am failing my English class.

Back

NO CHANGE

Answer explanation

Conjunctions/conjunctive adverbs

Front

Until he did do his homework, he still will not pass her class.

Back

Even if

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Conjunctions/conjunctive adverbs

Front

He bought me flowers. However, he opened the door for me!

Back

flowers. Also,

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Conjunctions/conjunctive adverbs

Front

He would not stop talking in class today; however, she had to send him to the dean. What is the correct punctuation?

Back

today; therefore,

Answer explanation

Conjunctions/conjunctive adverbs

Front

The baby's hat is made of wool, and it really seems to keep him warm.

Back

NO CHANGE

Answer explanation

Comma placement