ACT English Pronouns, Apostrophes and Confusing Words

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', etc.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'the girl's book') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

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

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

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When do you use 'they're', 'there', and 'their'?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are', 'there' refers to a place, and 'their' indicates possession.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'the dog's leash').

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How do you form the plural of a noun?

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Most nouns form their plural by adding 's' (e.g., 'cat' becomes 'cats'), but some have irregular forms (e.g., 'child' becomes 'children').

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of two words combined, often using an apostrophe to indicate omitted letters (e.g., 'can't' for 'cannot').

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What is the correct form: 'Chris best friend' or 'Chris's best friend'?

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'Chris's best friend' is correct, indicating that the friend belongs to Chris.

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What is the rule for using apostrophes with plural nouns?

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For plural nouns that are possessive, add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'the teachers' lounge').

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.